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Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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Facebook plans to create an Instagram for kids under 13 & privacy advocates are rightfully concerned. (www.bbc.com)

submitted 3 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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IG relies on extensive data collection, maximising time on devices, promoting a culture of over-sharing... certainly not appropriate for 7-yr olds.

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/DuckDuckGo/status/1385591040724422659

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 years ago* (last edited 3 years ago)

Yes my comment is not in context, it's a general statement about what is preferable. I was just initially saying that it's possible, even though it is disgusting and signifies a decline in childhood well-being, that a facebook for only children might be a net improvement in the world.