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EU charges Meta over failing to block under 13s on Facebook and Instagram

EU charges Meta over failing to block under 13s on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram have been charged by the EU after a two-year European Commission probe under the Digital Services Act. Regulators allege Meta did not do enough to prevent children under 13 from accessing the platforms. The findings mark a new push for stricter enforcement of online safety duties tied to harmful and illegal content rules.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
EU accuses Meta of letting under 13s use Facebook and Instagram risking big penalties

EU accuses Meta of letting under 13s use Facebook and Instagram risking big penalties

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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