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Safety Tools and Policies

Safety is a conversation and a responsibility we all share. Get to know how Meta approaches safety and learn about the tools and resources available to you.

Online Child Protection

Learn about Meta's comprehensive approach to child safety across our technologies, including our efforts to fight the online exploitation of children.

Mental Health & Well-Being

Online well-being has become increasingly important to overall wellness. Learn about tools and resources for supporting digital well-being for yourself, your family and others in your community.

Bullying & Harassment

Meta takes reports on bullying and harassment seriously. Learn about tools and expert-backed resources on bullying prevention and intimate image abuse.

Digital Literacy

Meta has digital literacy resources that help learners gain the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the digital world. Learn about regionally adapted resources for youth, parents and educators.

Intimate Image Abuse and Sextortion

Meta strictly prohibits the sharing of non-consensual intimate images (NCII). If you’ve been victimized by someone sharing your personal images—or someone is threatening to do so—this page explains how to take immediate action.

Learn about Meta's comprehensive approach to making our platforms a safe place for women.

The LGBTQ+ community has always been an important part of the Meta community. Learn about support and resources related to LGBTQ+ online safety.

At Meta, we support parents and caregivers with policies, resources and tools that help protect the safety and well-being of young people online.

Learn about Meta's tools and resources to educate and empower youth to stay safe, prioritize their well-being, create positive change and prevent or respond to those struggling with bullying or suicidal ideation.

Learn how to help students gain the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the digital world.

Law Enforcement

Meta is committed to promoting safety, both online and in the physical world. Read about our privacy protection, law enforcement guidelines, and other support resources.

Journalists, Activists & Public Figures

Learn how Meta helps to facilitate a safe experience for journalists, human rights defenders and public figures.

Crisis support resources

If an emergency arises, know that you don't have to handle it alone. Here are resources that can help you get urgent, expert support.

Safety partners

Online safety requires a global and comprehensive response, and we can’t do it alone. Meta collaborates with experts from around the world to inform our approach to safety.

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Law enforcement

Meta Platforms, Inc. and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (together, “Meta") work with the law enforcement community to promote safety, on and offline.

Information for law enforcement authorities

If you are a law enforcement official, please review the law enforcement guidelines.

Law enforcement guidelines

Protecting your privacy

We take the privacy of your information very seriously. If Meta receives an official request for account records, we first establish the legitimacy of the request. When responding, we apply strict legal and privacy requirements. See our law enforcement guidelines for more details, and review answers to frequently asked questions. If you are interested in how data is transferred to the United States and the safeguards and measures we apply, there is information available for your review on our data transfers information page.

Meta's response to government requests for records

Promoting safety

We work with law enforcement to help people on our platforms stay safe. This sometimes means providing information to law enforcement officials that will help them respond to emergencies, including those that involve the immediate risk of harm, suicide prevention and the recovery of missing children. We may also supply law enforcement with information to help prevent or respond to fraud and other illegal activity, as well as violations of the Facebook Terms and Instagram Terms.

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service for Facebook

Community Standards for Facebook

Terms of Use for Instagram

Community Guidelines for Instagram

Getting help

If you think you or someone you know is in an emergency situation, please call your local police. If you see something on our technologies that may violate the Meta Terms of Service, please report it to us.

Report on Facebook

Report on Instagram

Report on Messenger

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