EU Pressures Meta Over Child Safety Failures on Facebook, Instagram
Summary
The EU is pressuring Meta over failures to protect children on Facebook and Instagram, citing insufficient enforcement of age restrictions under the Digital Services Act.
Key Points
- The EU's European Commission found Meta's platforms allow children under 13 to use Facebook and Instagram despite age restrictions.
- Meta has failed to effectively identify and remove underage users after account creation.
- The Commission criticizes Meta for not properly assessing risks associated with age-inappropriate content encountered by children.
- Meta may face fines up to 6% of its global revenue if violations are confirmed under the Digital Services Act.
