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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Denise Nequinto

Meta 'Lied to Congress' About Risks on Kids, Refused to Enforce Protections

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2012 (Credit: JD Lasica/Wikimedia Commons)

Unsealed court documents from a class-action lawsuit against Meta reveal allegations that the company maintained a '17-strike' policy for accounts engaged in human trafficking before suspension. The filings, part of litigation representing over 1,800 plaintiffs, suggest a systemic pattern of prioritising user growth over the implementation of safety protocols for minors.

Internal Testimony on Enforcement

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