Pinterest announces new safety tools for teens

In a Tuesday blog post, Pinterest said, "Personal space matters, especially when you’re young. For teens, maintaining their personal space means having a safe place to grow, develop and figure out who they are. Teens have told us that they come to Pinterest to plan and manifest their futures without the fear of being judged. We believe it is important to protect this experience on the platform. That includes safety, of course, because it’s impossible to feel inspired if you don’t feel safe. As we continue to focus on protecting teens’ personal space, safety and emotional wellbeing, we want to share what you can expect from us now and in the near future. Teen accounts under the age of 16 on Pinterest are private. We believe strangers should not be able to see teens’ profiles and invade their personal space, which means their Pinterest accounts won’t be discoverable by others. Currently, boards and Pins for teens under 16 are not visible or accessible to anyone but the user. We know this isn’t ideal for younger people who use Pinterest to collaborate with their friends and family, but we don’t want anyone contacting them without their permission. Coming soon, we will re-introduce the ability for teens to share inspiration with the people they know as long as they give them permission. Also coming soon, we’ll offer more options for parents and guardians who want to support teens under 18 online. For example, parents will have the ability to require a passcode for their teen to change certain account settings. Additional information on how to change permissions can be found on our Teen Safety Hub and Help Center." Reference Link