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EU opens probe into Snapchat over child protection concerns

European regulators have opened an inquiry into whether the social app adequately safeguards underage users.

Published Mar 26, 2026, 7:20 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The European Union launched an investigation on Thursday into Snapchat over suspicions the platform is not doing enough to protect children using the app. The probe focuses on concerns that Snapchat may be failing to adequately safeguard underage users.