The European Commission has announced preliminary findings that Meta’s Instagram and Facebook violate the Digital Services Act (DSA) by not adequately preventing children under 13 from using the platforms. The investigation, launched in May 2024, examined Meta’s risk assessment reports, internal data and responses to information requests. Findings show that the company’s age‑verification measures allow minors to provide false birth dates and that reporting tools are cumbersome, allowing children to remain on the service after being reported. The Commission says Meta must revise its risk assessment methodology and strengthen age‑verification systems to meet the 2025 DSA guidelines. Meta can respond in writing and take remedial steps. If the findings are confirmed, the Commission could impose a fine up to 6 % of its global turnover.
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