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Facebook launches 'Youth Portal' with privacy tips for teens
Facebook and other social networks can be a pretty toxic place for kids and teens, with at least one study coming to the conclusion that they deepen young people's feelings of inadequacy. Today, the social network has launched a Youth Portal, which it says provides a "guide to all things" teens need "to have a great experience on Facebook." It covers the basics all Facebook users (not just young people) need to know, including privacy measures such as activating two-factor and using strong passwords, as well as tips on how to spot scams. However, it also doles out advice for teens and contains information on how the website uses their data.
