What is Instagram?
Instagram is a photo-sharing app which allows users to take
photos, apply a filter and share content with either followers
or the general public. Users are able to ‘like’ and comment on
photos as well as send these images directly to individual
followers. Instagram also allows users to post short videos.
What is the age classification for Instagram?
Instagram is recommended for users aged 13 years and above,
however there are many underage users.
How are young people using Instagram?
Instagram is being used by young people to share photos,
occasions and situations with their friends. The ability to like
and comment on photos provides a useful communication
function for young people as they explore and express their
personality
Should I be worried if my child is using Instagram?
Any application when used incorrectly, has the potential to
cause harm. It is important that you openly communicate with
your child about how they may be using an application and
the legal and ethical ramifications of inappropriate use. They
also need to be aware the dangers of communicating with
people they don’t know via any mobile application.
What are the privacy settings on Instagram?
Accounts on Instagram can be shared with anyone, or with
those you approve as followers only. This can be done via the
Instagram app on your mobile device. First select the Profile
option on the lower right-hand side of the screen. In the Edit
Your Profile section scroll to the bottom of the screen and
ensure Photos Are Private is in the On position and select Save.
What could be revealed through an image?
A concern with photos which are taken and shared via a mobile
device is that they may contain geolocation information.
Geotagging refers to the embedding of location data, such
as GPS coordinates, in images taken on smartphones and
some digital cameras. When these images are shared online,
the location data is often also shared. This may allow others
who have access to the file to determine where the image was
created, potentially revealing your home address.
How can my child limit geolocation information?
It is important for your child and you to know how to disable
the geolocation function for the camera on the smartphone
or mobile device your child utilises. For iOS devices, this can
be disabled by accessing Settings>Privacy>Locations and
disabling for Camera. On Android devices, users need to open
the Camera app, access Settings and disable GPS tagging. If
you are unsure how to do this on your device, please access
the online user guide for the model of device.
It is also useful to discourage children and young people from
using the Photo Map function on Instagram. This capability
plots users’ photos on an interactive map and could reveal
sensitive location information.
What are the potential problems with Instagram?
It is important that young people only allow people they
know and trust to access their photos and learn how to block
and report inappropriate users. You can block users via the
Instagram app on your mobile device. Open the profile page
of the offensive user and select the Further Options icon on
the upper right-hand side of the screen. Select the Block User
option and when prompted by the dialog box, select Yes, I’m
sure.
Sharing images that are rude, offensive or sexualised can
see young people in breach of State and Commonwealth
legislation that carry serious legal consequences. Ethically,
young people need to be aware of the impact that their online
behaviour has on others as well as their own reputation.
How can I delete my child’s account?
If after talking with your child about the ethical use of
Instagram and your family’s rules around technology, you may
think it’s appropriate to delete the Instagram account.
To delete an Instagam account log into the account at
instagram.com, click the account username in the top right
and select Edit Profile, click I’d like to delete my account in the
bottom right.
Note:
Accounts can not be reactivated and photos may be lost
Open and supportive discussions around technology usage are
vital in ensuring your child understands their responsibilities
when using technology. Simply removing the technology is
not the best response as it could potentially drive your child’s
usage underground where there are fewer opportunities for
you to support them.
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