Instagram to require all users to enter birthdate

Move is part of firm's efforts to introduce child-safe experience for under-18s

Instagram will require all users to enter their birthdate before using the app, Facebook has announced, as part of the company's efforts to introduce a child-safe experience for users under 18.

The requirement has been introduced just two days before the UK begins enforcing the age appropriate design code. The code requires companies to identify child users and take special effort to safeguard their personal data, limit attempts to alter their behaviour, and prioritise their wellbeing.