NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Former Meta engineer testifies on company's approach to underage Instagram users
A former Meta engineering director testified in court that the company maintained a 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding children under 13 using Instagram. This testimony was provided during a landmark trial concerning child safety on social media platforms.
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The testimony provides insight into internal corporate practices regarding age verification and child safety, which are central to ongoing legal debates about the responsibility of social media companies to protect minors.
Key Facts
- A former Meta engineering director testified in a landmark trial regarding child safety.
- The witness alleged Meta adopted a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach toward users under 13.
- The testimony was delivered in an Oakland, California courtroom on Wednesday.
- The witness previously testified before Congress on the same subject.
Who's Mentioned
locationKentucky“State plaintiff.”organizationInstagram“The social media platform owned by Meta.”organizationMeta“Defendant in the lawsuit.”locationCalifornia“State plaintiff.”locationColorado“State plaintiff.”otherChildren’s Online Privacy Protection Act“Federal law regarding data collection for children under 13.”personArturo Béjar“Former Meta engineering director and witness for the plaintiffs.”personMark Zuckerberg“CEO of Meta.”locationNew Jersey“State plaintiff.”locationOakland“Location of the federal court trial.”personPaul Schmidt“Lawyer for Meta.”