Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms
European Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram The tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Issuing the preliminary findings of a nearly two-year investigation, the European Commission said on Wednesday that Meta did not have effective measures in place to stop under-13s accessing its services. Continue reading...
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If the finding against the tech company is upheld, it could be fined up to 6% of its global annual turnover. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/ReutersView image in fullscreenIf the finding against the tech company is upheld, it could be fined up to 6% of its global annual turnover. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/ReutersMetaMeta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platformsEuropean Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and InstagramJennifer Rankin in BrusselsWed 29 Apr 2026 03.12 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 03.14 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms.Issuing the…
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