"The EU is currently weighing whether to follow Australia and ban social media for the under 16s, highlighting growing concerns about child safety online."
"Regulators fear the app is a source of information about drugs and age-restricted products, such as alcohol and vapes, which could further endanger minors."
"Under Snapchat's own terms and conditions, users must be at least 13 years old, but EU regulators believe the company is failing to ensure this age limit is respected."
Brussels has initiated an investigation into Snapchat due to concerns about the app's role in exposing children to grooming and sexual exploitation. The European Commission also identified four pornographic websites failing to prevent minors from accessing adult content. These actions are part of the EU's Digital Services Act, which aims to protect children from various online harms. Regulators suspect Snapchat allows adults to misuse its platform to lure minors. The investigation may lead to mandatory preventative measures to enhance child safety on the app.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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