Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms
Meta has been found in breach of EU law for not effectively preventing children under 13 from using its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The European Commission's preliminary findings suggest that Meta's measures to enforce age restrictions are inadequate. If the findings are upheld, Meta could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual revenue.
- ▪The European Commission conducted a nearly two-year investigation into Meta's practices.
- ▪Meta's current measures to prevent underage users from accessing its platforms were deemed ineffective.
- ▪If the findings are confirmed, Meta could be fined up to 6% of its global annual turnover, which was reported at $201 billion for 2025.
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If the finding against the tech company is upheld, it could be fined up to 6% of its global annual turnover. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/ReutersView image in fullscreenIf the finding against the tech company is upheld, it could be fined up to 6% of its global annual turnover. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/ReutersMetaMeta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platformsCommission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and InstagramJennifer Rankin in BrusselsWed 29 Apr 2026 05.29 EDTFirst published on Wed 29 Apr 2026 03.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe tech company Meta has been found to be in breach of EU law for failing to prevent children under 13 from using its Facebook and Instagram platforms.Issuing the preliminary…
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