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Meta Breached EU Law by Failing to Stop Children Under 13 Using Facebook and Instagram, Commission Finds
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Meta Breached EU Law by Failing to Stop Children Under 13 Using Facebook and Instagram, Commission Finds

The European Commission has found Meta in preliminary breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram, nearly two years after opening a Digital Services Act investigation. The commission found children could bypass age checks using fake birthdates and that Meta's reporting tool for underage users was ineffective. If upheld, Meta faces a fine of up to 6% of its $201bn global annual turnover. The investigation continues into whether Meta protects young users' mental and physical health.

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