The European Commission has found that Meta may be violating EU law by failing to adequately prevent children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, according to findings reported by CNBC.
The Commission said Meta breached the Digital Services Act because its age verification systems are weak. The report said minors can easily enter false birth dates when signing up, with no effective checks in place.
Meta breached digital content rules by failing to stop under‑13s using Facebook and Instagram, EU regulators have said this Wednesday.
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The company rejects the assessment, but is at risk of a multi‑billion‑euro fine.https://t.co/qoFYsx6PmF
It also noted that reporting underage accounts is cumbersome and often does not lead to meaningful action.
According to the Commission, Meta must reassess how it evaluates risks to children across its platforms. Meta pushed back, saying it disagrees with the findings and already invests in tools to detect underage users.
If confirmed, the company could face fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue, the report said.
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