Instagram and Facebook will close user accounts under 13 years old

Initially, the second social media policy is limited to investigating reports that mention that there are minor users in platform .

But recently, Facebook is confirming its operational changes in its weekly account review policy.

Under its new policy, Facebook will lock or block accounts owned by underage users for whatever reason.

Facebook will first ask users to prove that they are over 13, by identity. If there is no evidence that he is over 13, the account will be locked or blocked.

The problem since the beginning of creating accounts, Facebook and Instagram does not require that users provide proof that they are more than 13.

Also, if this policy s & # 39; Applies, the risk of both social networks will lose users. Quoting Tech Crunch this policy change was in response to a documentary report from UK Channel 4 and Firecrest Film.

The documentary found a journalist turned reviewer on Facebook via a third party named CPL Resources in Dublin, Ireland

In his interview, this viewer apparently did not nothing done when there were users under 13 years old.