The European Commission has launched a formal DSA child protection investigation into Snapchat, examining whether the platform is meeting its obligations to ensure a high level of safety, privacy, and security for minors.

The move comes under the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which sets strict standards for online platforms operating in the European Union and can impose fines of up to 6% of global annual turnover for non-compliance. Age Assurance Under Digital Services Act Scrutiny

At the center of the DSA child protection investigation is Snapchat’s approach to age assurance. According to its terms, users must be at least 13 years old to access the platform. However, th...