WhatsApp is likely to be working on a new feature to provide parents with dedicated controls to protect minors and regulate their exposure to strangers. The Meta-owned company is reportedly developing secondary accounts that come with limited features, and a dedicated link that allows another user to connect with and control the privacy settings. The parent account is also said to get several other controls, including seeing their teenager's activity updates. However, they will not be able to see their messages or call details.
The feature is currently under development, so its visibility on the latest Android beta version might vary from region to region.
Dubbed secondary accounts, it is claimed to be designed for minors and teenagers. Since WhatsApp has a massive user base, and underage users also use the platform to stay connected with their friends, join classroom and coaching groups, and interact with their family members, the company might be focusing on creating a safer experience without compromising their privacy.
These secondary accounts can be linked with a primary account, which belongs to the parent or a guardian. These two accounts can be connected with one another via a dedicated link.
In a screenshot shared by WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, it revealed the different privacy controls the parent would have access to once the secondary account is connected.
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