The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children

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A preliminary investigation found the company isn t adequately keeping minors off of Instagram and Facebook.
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Big Tech The EU thinks Meta isn't doing enough to protect children By Ian Carlos Campbell April 29, 2026 2:21 pm EST Derick Hudson/Getty Images The European Commission is inching closer to fining Meta for violating the Digital Services Act based on the preliminary findings of an EU investigation, The Financial Times reports . According to the Commission, Instagram and Facebook may have breached the DSA by failing to adequately prevent minors from using their respective platforms.
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