"The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta is in breach of the Digital Services Act for failing to keep children off Facebook and Instagram. This marks the first time the Commission has applied this specific charge to a mainstream social media company."
"Despite requiring users to be at least 13 years old, Meta's age verification on Facebook and Instagram relies primarily on self-declaration, a mechanism independent research has consistently found ineffective."
"The finding is part of the broader formal proceedings the Commission opened against Meta in May 2024 over child protection obligations under DSA Articles 28, 34, and 35."
The European Commission has determined that Meta violated the Digital Services Act by not preventing underage children from accessing Facebook and Instagram. This marks the first application of such a charge against a mainstream social media platform, previously reserved for adult content sites. Meta's age verification relies on self-declaration, which research shows is ineffective. The finding is part of broader proceedings regarding child protection obligations under DSA Articles 28, 34, and 35, specifically targeting Article 28(1) related to safety measures for minors.
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