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Commission: Investigation into Snapchat regarding child safety

Thursday, 26 March 2026/CretaOne/1 

The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Snapchat to determine whether the social media platform adequately protects minors online. The inquiry, which began today, focuses specifically on grooming and is conducted under the Digital Services Act (DSA) framework. The Commission suspects that Snapchat may not be fully complying with obligations to safeguard young users from harmful content and predatory behavior on the platform.