Facebook And Instagram Sued In Australia Over Alleged Harm To Young Users
What Happened
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in Australia’s Federal Court against Meta, alleging that Facebook and Instagram exposed children to harmful content and kept them addicted through algorithms. The case has been brought on behalf of eight plaintiffs, who allege they were harmed while under 18 and are seeking compensation. The court has issued a suppression order preventing publication of information that could identify the applicants and restricting details of the claim. Meta said it is aware of the lawsuit and “will defend ourselves vigorously.”
Key Takeaways
The case puts Meta’s treatment of younger users under fresh legal scrutiny in Australia, but the allegations have not been proven in court and Meta is contesting the claim.