… But “while a landmark verdict, it does set a dangerous precedent by potentially risking an end to end-to-end-encryption and taking children completely off social media, or requiring backdoor data access to user data under the guise of child safety.”
… It’s worth noting that this case is one of many lawsuits that Meta and other Big Tech companies are facing over child safety. …
… These games have become hunting grounds for pedophiles and other criminals in recent years, leading to lawsuits, investigations, and arrests. Is a ban on children playing in our future? …
… Retrieved March 17, 2024 . ^ "EU investigates Facebook and Instagram over child safety" . BBC . May 16, 2024. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024 . Retrieved May 16, 2024 . ^ Rankin, Jennifer May 16, 2024 . "EU investigates Facebook owner Meta over child safety and mental health concerns" . …
… 171 172 On 11 March 2026, WhatsApp launched parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, restricted to messaging and calling, due to safety concerns about the impact of social media and chat apps on children. …
… "Instagram wrongly accuses some users of breaching child sex abuse rules" . BBC News . ^ Randhawa, PJ; Lesniak, Leigh; Zachara, Ronald February 16, 2026 . "Meta users say false child‑safety flags led to sudden lockouts" . …