European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
European Commission - Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology
03/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/26/2026 05:11
Commission investigates Snapchat's compliance with child protection rules under the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate if Snapchat is ensuring a high level of safety, privacy and security for children online, in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Snapchat may have breached the DSA by exposing minors to grooming attempts and recruitment for criminal purposes, as well as to information about the sale of illegal goods, like drugs, or age-restricted products, such as vapes and alcohol.
The investigation will focus on five areas.
Read the full press release and find further information about the:
- Digital Services Act- main aspects of the regulation
- User rights under the Digital Services Act- an overview
- Supervision of the designated very large online platforms and search engines under DSA
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