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Meta under investigation in Texas over children privacy and safety practices

  • Meta is one of the companies under investigation in Texas over privacy and safety practices concerning minors.
  • The investigation was launched pursuant to the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) act which came into effect in September 2024 and can fine companies up to $10,000 per violation.
  • The investigation follows a July settlement of $1.4 billion to the State of Texas by Meta Platforms for unlawfully collecting and using facial recognition data.
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