The European Commission issues preliminary DSA findings against Meta, saying Instagram and Facebook fail to prevent under-13 users from accessing the services
The European Union's executive arm accused Meta Platforms Inc. of failing to keep young children off its services, ramping up a probe that could result in hefty fines.
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EU Slaps Meta With Preliminary DSA Findings Over Child Safety
European Commission says Instagram and Facebook fail to keep kids under 13 off their platforms.
The European Commission just fired a warning shot at Meta. Preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act say both Instagram and Facebook are failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing their platforms.
That's a big deal. The DSA requires platforms to actively protect minors — not just slap up an age gate and call it a day. The Commission's investigation found Meta isn't doing enough to enforce its own minimum age requirements.
This isn't just a stern letter. The probe could escalate into substantial fines. Under the DSA, penalties can reach up to 6% of a company's global annual revenue. For Meta, that's potentially billions on the table.
The findings are preliminary, meaning Meta gets a chance to respond. But the EU's executive arm has made clear it's not backing down on platform accountability when kids are involved.