Coverage dated April 28, 2026

EU says Meta is not keeping underage users off Facebook and Instagram

Headline from NBC New York

The EU's executive branch said Meta Platforms lacked effective measures to prevent children younger than 13 from signing up.

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NBC New York
EU says Meta is not keeping underage users off Facebook and Instagram (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 28, 2026
NBC New York's feed description
The EU's executive branch said Meta Platforms lacked effective measures to prevent children younger than 13 from signing up.
The Boston Globe
EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 28, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
The problem is not just that children are getting access. The European Commission said Meta is also inadequately assessing the risk of children younger than 13 being exposed to “age-inappropriate experiences” on the platforms.
UPI
Brussels warns Meta over failure to keep kids off Instagram, Facebook (opens UPI)
Published Apr 28, 2026
UPI's feed description
The European Commission warned Meta that it was breaking EU digital laws by not doing enough to stop children younger than 13 accessing its platforms.

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