The Intervention Journey A Roadmap to Effective Digital Safety Measures 2025

TikTok video removals FIGURE 3 0k20k40k60k80k100kVideos removed by policy Jul 7 Jul 14 Jul 21 Jul 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25 Sep 1 Sep 8 Civic and election integrity Misinformation AIGC Notes: The fluctuation in removal rates of AIGC from 25 August-1 September is related to actions to counter AI cryptocurrency scams, and was not directly related to the US election. Source: TikTok. (n.d.). US Elections Integrity Hub. 2.4 Online safety for teens: protections and supervision features Meta developed Instagram Teen Accounts, a comprehensive resource for teens and parents, providing built-in protections and new exploration tools. This initiative addresses three key concerns associated with teen online safety: limiting harmful contact, restricting inappropriate content and promoting healthy online habits. Teen Accounts automatically apply protections to all Instagram teen users (under 18), requiring parental permission for settings changes for users under 16 and offering enhanced supervision features. To ensure accuracy, age verification requirements are implemented, and proactive account identification technology is also being developed. Identification Teen Accounts were identified as a method to give parents greater oversight of their teens’ experiences. Different ages, situations and scenarios influence parents to set certain rules, and that’s why parents need simple, efficient ways to oversee their teens’ experiences. Many experts consulted by Meta said that supervision is not an on-off switch, and it is important to meet young people and parents where they are.Research and consultation informed key concepts in the development of Teen Accounts, starting with research showing how teenagerhood is a transitional time when teens are learning how to express themselves and how building community – whether online or offline – plays an important role in their development. Teens may use online spaces for connection and to discover new things, and the Teen Accounts feature intends to preserve these spaces for them when considering new, protected experiences. Research with teens also showed that, generally, they want their online experiences to be positive. The teens consulted say they tend to look for continued support from social media apps, including tools that would address situations where they: perceive they are wasting time, come across unappealing content or come into contact with people who make them uncomfortable. Teens are interested in ways that digital services might provide transparency and controls to help drive age-appropriate experiences, and also see value in their parents having more insights. Teens view supervision tools as useful since their changing patterns of behaviour can be used as evidence to show their parents or caregivers that they are ready to handle greater responsibility. The Intervention Journey: A Roadmap to Effective Digital Safety Measures 20