Puerto Rico reaches multi-million dollar agreement with Meta to protect minors on social media
The Puerto Rico Department of Justice has formalized a historic agreement with Meta Platforms, the parent company of social networks such as Facebook and Instagram. As a result of this resolution, the island will receive $124.7 million in compensation, setting a precedent in the regulation of digital environments for the protection of younger users.
This agreement arises as part of a multistate resolution that puts an end to legal disputes initiated by more than 40 jurisdictions against the tech company. The litigation focused on questioning the design of its platforms and how certain specific features could negatively impact the mental health and behavior of children and adolescents.
Long-term commitments and supervision
In addition to the financial impact, the agreement imposes an obligation on Meta to implement significant changes to its platforms. The goal is to reduce the risks associated with the use of these networks by minors, establishing more robust safeguards in the digital ecosystem.
To ensure that these commitments translate into real actions, the pact includes strict control mechanisms:
- Implementation of new security policies designed specifically to protect minors.
- Subject to external audit processes for a period of five years.
- Continuous monitoring by authorities to verify compliance with the agreed regulations.
This agreement represents a fundamental step in efforts to increase safety in digital environments, ensuring that big tech companies take responsibility for the impact of their designs on the young population.
Alofoke Deportes
With this resolution, Puerto Rico closes the litigation against Meta, securing not only an economic benefit for the State, but also a surveillance framework that will extend over the next five years, aligning with the actions being taken at a regional level to strengthen child protection against the challenges of the digital age.
