European Commission finds Meta in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission issued preliminary findings on Wednesday that Meta violated the EU's Digital Services Act by failing to effectively prevent children under 13 from using Facebook and Instagram, despite the company's own terms of service setting 13 as the minimum age. Meta can now review the investigation file and mount a defence; if the finding is upheld, the company could face a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. The ruling reflects broader European government concern about social media's impact on children, with Spain and France considering age restrictions.
Only the left is covering this
One side of the spectrum has stayed silent. That absence is itself a signal.
“Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms”G The Guardian LEFT
“Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says” · Reuters, The Hill