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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.

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4 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 2 bias groups.

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The Guardian

Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms

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Reuters

Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says

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The split, in one line

All outlets report the same preliminary DSA violation finding. The Guardian contextualizes it within wider European bans of social media for children; Reuters and The Hill focus narrowly on Meta's breach and enforcement; NPR emphasizes failure to stop underage access.

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“Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms”

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“Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says” · Reuters, The Hill

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GThe Guardian Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms 135d ago NPRNPR EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram 135d ago

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RReuters Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says 135d ago HThe Hill EU: Meta isn't keeping underage users off Facebook, Instagram 135d ago

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Meta could face a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover if the finding is upheld

Source ·The Guardian provides specific fine amount; Reuters, The Hill, and NPR do not mention the fine figure

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