EU Alleges Meta Violated Digital Regulations Over Content Moderation Failures
European regulators have formally accused Meta Platforms of failing to comply with the Digital Services Act by maintaining inadequate systems for reporting illegal content. The preliminary findings suggest Facebook and Instagram lack accessible mechanisms for flagging material like child exploitation content. Meta disputes the allegations while continuing negotiations with EU authorities.
EU Regulatory Action Against Meta
The European Union has taken formal steps against Meta Platforms, alleging the social media giant failed to properly police illegal content across its networks, according to official statements released Friday. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive body, indicated that both Facebook and Instagram lacked sufficient mechanisms for users to report prohibited material, including content related to child sexual abuse and terrorist activities. Sources close to the matter suggest this could lead to substantial financial penalties under the EU’s landmark Digital Services Act.