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

"EU Cracks Down on Meta: Major Tech Company Found in Breach of Child Protection Laws In a major blow to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, the European Commission has issued preliminary findings that the tech giant is failing to protect children under 13 from accessing its platforms. After a nearly two-year investigation, the Commission has concluded that Meta does not have effective measures in place to prevent under-13s from using its services, putting millions of young users at risk. The EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires companies to implement robust safeguards to protect children's online safety. With the Commission's latest findings, Meta is now facing significant pressure to revamp its child protection policies and comply with EU law. Will the tech giant be able to meet the EU's demands, or will it face further penalties for its failure to safeguard young users?"

European Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and InstagramThe tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms.Issuing the preliminary findings of a nearly two-year investigation, the European Commission said on Wednesday that Meta did not have effective measures in place to stop under-13s accessing its services. Continue reading...