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Snapchat under investigation in EU over suspected child protection failings

( March 26, 2026, 11:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Snapchat is being investigated by the European Commission over suspected shortcomings to protect children, including weak age verification, exposure to harmful contact and content, and inadequate default safety settings. In a statement, the commission said the probe would assess whether the platform complies with its obligations under the Digital Services Act to mitigate systemic risks to children, including access to illegal or age-restricted products and reporting mechanisms.Press release attached....

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