Announced back in 2021, the feature Communication Security finally landed in Brazil recently.
For those unfamiliar with the function, it allows parents and/or guardians of children who are participating in Family Sharing to make the iPhone automatically hide nude images sent using the application. Messages (Messages).
If something is identified by the system, the image will be blurred and security alerts will be shown on the screen. The child can leave the conversation, block contact, or send a message to someone they trust regarding the situation, for example.
It will also be possible to visualize the complete picture, ensure that the child seeks help and that he is not obliged to participate in the chat.
As the feature is disabled by default, we’ll show you how you can turn it on on your devices and ensure your children are protected from potential abusers. Let’s go?! ????
Requirements
Before doing the process itself, it is necessary that you have activated the feature Usage Time for the child, in addition to the fact that he also has to be part of his group in Family Sharing.
How to Enable Messages Communication Security on iPhone/iPad
Open Settings and tap “Screen Time”. Select the child’s name from the family group and go to Communication Security » Continue. Then turn on “Search for Photos with Sensitive Content”.
In certain cases, you may be asked to enter the access code used for Screen Time.
How to Enable Messages Communication Security on Mac
Open System Settings, click “Screen Time” and select the child’s name from the family group list. Finally, go to Communication Security » Continue and enable “Browse for Photos with Sensitive Content”.
If Messages detects an image that appears to contain nudity
If Messages identifies that a photo your child has received or is regarding to send appears to contain nudity, it will blur the image, display a warning that the photo may be sensitive, and offer ways to get help — including leaving the conversation, blocking the contact, leaving a group message and accessing online safety features, as well as reassuring your child that it’s okay if they don’t want to see the photo or continue the conversation.
Send a message to the person in charge
As an added precaution, the child can send a message regarding the photo in question to an adult they trust. If your child is under 13, Messages will prompt them to start a conversation with their parents or guardians.
If the child decides to view or send an image that contains nudity
If the child decides to view or send a photo that may contain nudity, Messages will confirm that the child is sure they want to do so and will suggest alternatives, once more reassuring the child that it is okay not to participate and that more help is available.
Even though iMessage isn’t that popular around here, this is still a very interesting resource for parents and guardians, isn’t it?! ????
