IEThe Irish Times
Ex-Meta staffer testifies daughter (14) was prey on Instagram
If Meta loses case it may face financial penalties of as much as €970m and court orders that could force changes in how it operates its platforms
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- 20 Aug 2026, 05:47 UTC
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- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 19 Aug 2026, 17:24 UTC
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If Meta loses case it may face financial penalties of as much as €970m and court orders that could force changes in how it operates its platforms
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Ex-Meta staffer testifies daughter (14) was prey on Instagram
If Meta loses case it may face financial penalties of as much as €970m and court orders that could force changes in how it operates its platforms
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- 20 Aug 2026, 05:47 UTC
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