Katy McQue discusses the challenges faced in holding Meta accountable in court despite extensive evidence of harm caused by its platforms to children.

UK · 2026-09-07

1. Step 1 · The triggermounting legal evidence of harm to children increases regulatory scrutiny of Meta in the US
2. Step 2 · Knock-onregulatory pressure in the US prompts global platforms to tighten online safety and advertising standards, affecting UK operations
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK SMEs using Meta platforms face stricter compliance requirements and possible ad restrictions, increasing operational costs

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Source: The Guardian Business

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