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===Controversy regarding the data privacy of minors (Mar. 2019)=== | ===Controversy regarding the data privacy of minors (Mar. 2019)=== | ||
Since at least early 2019 until mid-2023 Meta has taken minimal action regarding closing accounts of children under 13, after requests sent from their parents and friends. Meta was actively collecting personal information of these children without their parents consent. This led to a lawsuit against the company in which it was stated that Meta violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Meta collected children’s data from Instagram accounts, unsealed court document alleges |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/26/business/meta-collecting-data-children-facebook}}</ref> | |||
Concerns were also present regarding exposing children to potential harmful content from a young age, which could impact their well-being | |||
===Meta shares personal data from millions without consent. (Mar. 2018)=== | ===Meta shares personal data from millions without consent. (Mar. 2018)=== | ||