Instagram updates its terms of use to avoid nudity
The company Facebook does not escape controversy even through its own social network , nor through other applications that you have purchased, such as Instagram And it is that the issue of privacy and security sometimes directly borders on that of freedom of expression, so rules of use are usually necessary to establish what is okay to show and what is not.That is why Instagram has updated its use policies regarding the nudity and other sensitive issues Some rules reminiscent of those of Facebook especially regardingfemale nude
According to Instagram itself, they want their social network “to continue to be an authentic and safe place where users can find inspiration and express themselves”, That is why they have updated what they call Community Standards. In this way they have retouched some sections with a clearer and more concise language, and have completely reformulated others to protect rights and privacy, although with issues that for some users they will be restrictive. These are the main changes:
Regarding the topics of nude, Instagram has always allowed certain artistic criteria when publishing areas of the human body, even showing genitalia and breasts.And the fact is that its rules talked about nudity and adult content Now it uses much more specific terms. To the point of allowing photos of mastectomies or in which a woman is shown breastfeeding a baby Of course, nowis no longer allowed frontal nudes, photos centered on baring buttocks, genitals or some photos of female nipples A point, the latter of female breasts, also very controversial in Facebook Issues that could lead to the removal of photos of some users
But those Community Rules stand out, above all, in their expansion and clarification about respect And the fact is that Instagram has remodeled and expanded the section that talks about maintaining good manners towards others. Issues that seek to prevent “the use of violence or attacks on someone based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability, or disease” In addition, they affirm that “In Instagram there is no place for people who support or praise terrorism, organized crime or groups that promote hate”.
Along with this, other sections have also been retouched, trying to encourage the publication of own photographs and videos, avoiding as much as possible possible inflict authorship and copyright laws Along with this, it also warns of the possible removal of photos of babies, especially in those who appear partially or totally nude, trying to protect their privacy and security.
In short, qualities that any user of Instagram should take into account when creating a profile and filling it with content. Of course, with these specifications Instagram seems to focus on being able to legally protect itself from any problem that occurs in its social network, although always betting on respect for all users.
