The document lays out Meta*’s alleged handling of underage users’ accounts, accusing the company of continuing to collect data without permission.
The lawsuit, filed in October and unsealed this week, paints a chilling picture of the company’s practices, accusing it of routinely violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by targeting minors and collecting their information without parental consent. The complaint also alleges that Meta* platforms encourage unhealthy screen time, encourage body image issues, and expose young users to potentially harmful content.
*Meta is recognized as extremist and is prohibited in the Russian Federation
Source: Ferra
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