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Meta Breaches EU Digital Rules Over Under-13 Access to Instagram, Facebook
Meta has violated EU digital rules by allowing children under 13 to access Instagram and Facebook. The European Commission found weak safeguards enable underage users to bypass age restrictions, raising concerns about child safety.
Meta has been found in breach of European Union digital regulations due to insufficient safeguards that permit children under 13 years old to bypass age restrictions on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook.
The European Commission identified these weaknesses, indicating that Meta's current systems are inadequate in preventing underage users from accessing the social media services. This finding underscores concerns about child safety and data protection within the EU's digital single market.
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