( September 16, 2026, 12:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Snap, the company that owns Snapchat, has been sent a warning letter in Germany and a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority from Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie, or SOMI, over what the Dutch online child rights group says are its concerns about child safety and the platform's addictive design. In a statement, SOMI said deliberate product and design choices on Snapchat had created an environment in which criminals can operate and children could be exposed to serious risks.The press release and a presentation is attached....
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