Meta Settlement a ‘Pittance,’ Law Professor Says

University of Virginia Law Professor Danielle Citron stated that Meta's settlement amount is small relative to the company's profits and questioned whether new protections for teenage Facebook and Instagram users will be effective. Citron noted that the framework relies heavily on parents to enforce usage limits and that teenagers may find ways to circumvent the restrictions. The settlement requires Meta to implement age verification and parental consent measures for users under 18.

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