The European Commission (EC) has announced the initiation of an evaluation on whether Meta, as the owner of the Facebook and Instagram platforms, has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) of the European Union. The focus of the evaluation is on protecting users who are minors.
Expressing concerns, the EC highlighted that Facebook and Instagram have utilized algorithms that have led young users to develop addictive behaviors, impacting both their physical and mental health. Additionally, there are worries regarding the age verification system used by Meta.
The evaluation conducted by the EC was based on a risk assessment presented by Meta in September 2023. The EC believes that Meta has not fully complied with the risk management requirements for underage users as outlined in the DSA.
In the next phase, the EC will proceed with gathering additional evidence to determine whether Meta has indeed breached the DSA, with no specified timeline for this investigation.
Source: European Commission, Image by Pixabay
TLDR: The European Commission is investigating whether Meta has violated the Digital Services Act regarding the protection of underage users on Facebook and Instagram.
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