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EU accuses Meta of letting under 13s use Facebook and Instagram risking big penalties
Technology
Published on 29 April 2026
The EU says Meta failed at age checks
The European Union has accused Meta of not doing enough to stop children under 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. Regulators warn the breach could trigger substantial penalties as the EU tightens safeguards for minors online. Meta disputes the claims, setting up a likely regulatory showdown over the company’s age verification and enforcement processes.
- EU alleges Meta failed to block users under 13
- Facebook and Instagram are at the center of the probe
- Potential penalties could be substantial
- Meta contests the EU’s findings
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