The European Commission issued preliminary findings accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of failing to enforce minimum age rules on Facebook and Instagram, saying the platforms lack effective checks on users’ self-declared ages and have inadequate tools to remove under-13s. The move escalates a probe launched in May 2024 under the Digital Services Act, which allows fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue. Meta can respond to the allegations and propose remedies as regulators increase pressure on tech

The European Commission issued preliminary findings accusing Meta Platforms Inc. of failing to enforce minimum age rules on Facebook and Instagram, saying the platforms lack effective checks on users’ self-declared ages and have inadequate tools to remove under-13s. The move escalates a probe launched in May 2024 under the Digital Services Act, which allows fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue. Meta can respond to the allegations and propose remedies as regulators increase pressure on tech firms to strengthen child safety measures online.