Meta Fined by EU Over Underage Users on Facebook and Instagram
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 11:48 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The European Union accused Meta of violating its digital rules by failing to identify and prevent minors from using their platforms. The EU's executive branch said this was a clear violation of the Digital Services Act (DSA).
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