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EU Says Meta Failed to Protect Under-13s on Facebook and Instagram
The European Commission said Meta’s age checks are ineffective and that 10% to 12% of children under 13 are using Facebook and Instagram, according to EU findings.
- On Wednesday, the European Commission charged Meta with breaching the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent minors under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram.
- The charges follow a two-year investigation by the European Commission, which found that Meta's measures to enforce age restrictions 'do not seem to be effective' at identifying or removing underage users.
- Evidence suggests roughly 10-12% of children under 13 use the platforms, contradicting Meta's 'incomplete and arbitrary risk assessment,' while reporting tools are 'difficult to use and not effective.'
- If the charges are confirmed, the European Commission may issue a non-compliance decision resulting in a fine of up to 6% of Meta's worldwide turnover, though the company can reply to the findings.
- EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen stated that terms must be the 'basis for concrete action' to protect children, as the Commission develops an age-verification app that is 'technically' ready.
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