Snapchat has launched new security options designed to guard younger customers on the platform from on-line dangers. These options embody improved blocking capabilities, simplified location sharing, expanded in-app warnings and enhanced friending protections.

“Snapchat has at all times been a singular area the place you’ll be able to really be your self and join along with your actual mates. Younger individuals throughout India love spending time on our platform, and we’re devoted to creating it a secure and constructive place for everybody, particularly teenagers. Our latest security options are all about supporting real friendships, empowering teenagers to make good decisions and guaranteeing that each consumer feels safe and assured whereas utilizing our app,” mentioned Uthara Ganesh, head of public coverage for South Asia, Snapchat, in a press release.

The social media platform’s blocking performance has been improved to guard customers from being harassed. Now, as part of the brand new security function, if a consumer blocks somebody on Snapchat, the app will routinely block new pal requests from different accounts created on the identical gadget.

Additionally, the app is not going to permit customers to ship pal requests to different customers between 13 to 17 years of age, until they’ve mutual mates. Moreover, the customers won’t be able to ship requests to different customers in the event that they entry the app in “areas usually related to scamming exercise,” reported Devices 360. As per Snapchat, a localised model of this function will likely be obtainable in India quickly.

The third helpful security function that Snapchat has launched for its customers is Simplified Location Sharing, which permits younger customers to manage which of their mates can see their location on the Snap Map. The app will give frequent reminders to the customers to verify the variety of individuals they’ve shared the situation with.

As part of the protection updates, Snapchat’s in-app warning system is not going to notify the customers in regards to the messages they obtain from customers in several areas to guard the customers from suspicious customers and scammers. Additionally, a warning message may also seem to individuals who obtain messages from customers who’ve been blocked or reported, reported Devices 360.

This function will likely be made obtainable within the UK, US, CA, AU, NZ, Nordics and elements of Europe. Nevertheless, Snapchat didn’t reveal in regards to the India rollout. The corporate mentioned that these new security options may assist the platform cut back the danger of inappropriate content material or contact from scammers and cyberbullies.