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WhatsApp adds new parental controls for teen accounts

US · 2026-09-30

Key takeaway

WhatsApp introduces new parental controls for teen accounts, enabling guardians to monitor and restrict content.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerWhatsApp introduces parental controls, enabling guardians to monitor and restrict teen accounts
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onMeta strengthens its compliance posture, reducing regulatory and legal risk related to child safety on messaging platforms
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS SMEs using WhatsApp for communication with minors must review settings to ensure continued access and compliance

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Source: TechCrunch

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