Instagram will begin asking users to share their birthday information with the service as they pop launch the system.
This applies only to those users who havent entered their birthdays on Instagram.
It is mandatory to continue using the app.
Its an attempt from Instagram to unlock the platform safer and protective for under-aged users.
Instagram stated that if the users denied providing birthday info, they wouldnt continue using Instagram.
This information is necessary for new features that the company is developing to protect young people.
Furthermore, Instagram stated that users would get several pop-up notifications if they do not enter their birthday.
When users are viewing sensitive content on Instagram, users will get a similar add birthday notification.
Instagram also stated that it is aware that people might give fake dates for their birthdays on the platform.
The company stated the work is still in progress and is in development.
Currently, the new feature is rolling out for all the users globally.
