Meta introduce l’Amber alarm per Instagram, the system to alert the population in the event of the disappearance of a child. The function arrives in 25 countries that use the system, mnot in Italy.
Instagram introduces the Amber alarm for missing children
The Amber alarm allows you to effectively alert the population in case of dthe disappearance of a boy or girl. The police activate this special alarm, which contacts directly in different ways (email, calls, smartphone notifications) population. Showing a picture of the missing child, so that everyone can pay attention to find him.
Instagram will also introduce this feature, with information to aid searches. In addition to photo and al Name of the child, you can find the Descriptionil place where he was kidnapped or where he was last seen. People can also sharealarm with friends on the platformto. A number to call allows you to quickly contact the police if you have information.
The alarms are rare and specific to the area you are in. This allows us to contact you based on your IP address and geolocation services, if they are activated.
This alarm comes in 25 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Ecuador, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Jamaica, Korea, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, Taiwan, Ukraine, UK, United Arab Emirates and USA.
The function already exists since 2015 on Facebook. The possibility of having the information also on Instagram increases the effectiveness of the Amber alarm. Here you will find more information.