EU accuses Meta of violating rules on underage users
The European Union has raised concerns about Meta's practices regarding age verification on its platforms. The EU claims that children under 13 can easily access Facebook and Instagram. (sources: cnbc, washingtonpost, dw, nytimes, theguardian)
The EU has accused Meta of not adequately preventing underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram, which may violate EU digital regulations. A preliminary investigation indicated that children can create accounts by providing false birth dates.
- The EU conducted a preliminary investigation into Meta's age verification practices.
- Children can bypass age restrictions on Facebook and Instagram by entering false birth dates.
- The EU's digital rules require platforms to protect minors from accessing their services.
Why it matters
This situation highlights ongoing concerns about online safety and the protection of minors in digital spaces.
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