Meta fails to enforce child-monetization rules, Dutch nonprofit says
( September 30, 2026, 05:01 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta is failing to enforce rules that restrict under-18s and accounts posting primarily child-focused content from using its monetization tools, a Dutch advocacy group has said in a report. The group — What to Fix — found signs of access among accounts targeting or featuring children. It also said its own Facebook Stars application was approved after false personal details were provided. The research did not establish whether the identified accounts received payments.The press release and the report are attached....
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