EU launches investigation into Meta's protection of minors
The European Commission, the EU's executive body, has announced that it will investigate whether Facebook and Instagram are doing enough to protect minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
DSA: Commission opens formal proceedings against Meta
EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns | Meta | The Guardian
EU opens probe into Meta's efforts to protect minors on Facebook, Instagram - UPI.com
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/05/16/2931715860492/
EU launches meta-investigation into alleged violation of DSA over protection of minors: Jiji.com
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2024051601161
'Recommended' becomes addictive EU, meta measures for minors 'insufficient': Asahi Shimbun Digital
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASS5J4DZLS5JUHBI02JM.html
The European Commission's first concern was Facebook and Instagram's 'recommendation' algorithms, which it said could reinforce the so-called ' rabbit hole ' effect and pose 'potential risks to the exercise of and respect for the fundamental right to children's physical and mental well-being'.
They also point out that age verification tools to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content may not be adequate.
News site The Guardian reported that one official said 'some of the restrictions are very easy to get around' and that the committee wanted to know how Meta assessed whether these measures were effective and appropriate.
This will be the first time the DSA has investigated TikTok over the protection of minors, following its investigation in February 2024.
European Commission launches investigation into TikTok as a 'child endangerment' - GIGAZINE
Additionally, on April 30, 2024, the European Commission announced that it would investigate Meta for its compliance with the DSA's anti-disinformation measures.
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