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Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says
The European Union has charged Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, with failing to adequately prevent users under the age of 13 from accessing its platforms. The EU's accusations highlight violations of digital rules designed to protect minors. Both Reuters and NPR report that the EU is demanding more stringent measures from Meta to enforce age restrictions, emphasizing the need for better safeguards against underage access.
The EU's charges against Meta could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and potential penalties, impacting the company's operations in Europe.
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Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says
target="_blank">Facebook, Instagram charged with breaching rules, must do more to protect kids below 13, EU says Reuters
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
A Meta logo is shown on a video screen at LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference, in Menlo Park, Calif., April 29, 2025. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption LONDON — The European Union accused Meta on Wednesday of failing to stop underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, in violation of the bloc's tough digital.
Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges
target="_blank">Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges Reuters