Opening arguments began today in a case brought by the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and our neighbor, New Jersey, alleging that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram platforms were designed in ways that can be addictive for young users and that the company failed to protect children’s privacy adequately.
In the days ahead, the trial is expected to examine allegations surrounding how these platforms were developed, how young people interact with them, and the collection and use of children’s personal data—including allegations involving the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
These issues matter because what happens online can have very real consequences for children offline.
As parents and caregivers, we need to understand how social media platforms can affect children, what risks they may face, and what companies are—and are not—doing to protect them.
Delaware is part of this larger conversation, too. Attorney General Kathleen Jennings has joined Delaware with other states involved in efforts to address concerns about children’s safety and privacy online.
We owe it to our children to stay informed, ask questions, and advocate for safer digital spaces.
Follow along as this trial unfolds—and take the opportunity to learn more about how we can help protect children from harm, both online and off: WATCH LIVE.