Account tweaks for young Instagram users 'minimum' expected by B.C., David Eby says

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SURREY, B.C. — Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users introduced Tuesday by social media giant Meta are the 'minimum' expected of tech companies to keep kids safe online.

SURREY, B.C. — Premier David Eby says new account control measures for young Instagram users introduced Tuesday by social media giant Meta are the"minimum" expected of tech companies to keep kids safe online.

Speaking at an unrelated event Tuesday, Eby says the province began talks with social media companies after threatening legislation that would put big tech companies on the hook for"significant potential damages" if they were found negligent in failing to keep kids safe from online predators.

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