By Shumaila Aslam
Bureau Chief Pakistan
Scandinavian News Agency
Finland
The European Commission has accused Instagram and Facebook of violating EU digital regulations by failing to provide users with straightforward ways to report illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and terrorist propaganda.
In its initial findings released on Friday, the Commission stated that Meta — the parent company behind both platforms — had implemented unnecessary and complicated steps in the reporting process, making it harder for users to flag harmful material.
Officials noted that this failure may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA), a landmark EU law designed to hold tech giants accountable for online safety.
“The mechanisms currently in place appear ineffective and may not meet the transparency and accessibility requirements under EU law,” the report said.
Meta, valued at $1.8 trillion, now faces possible penalties, which could include hefty fines or orders to overhaul its content moderation systems.
The European Commission has given Meta a deadline to respond before a final ruling is issued.
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