Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state is filing a lawsuit against Snapchat, citing concerns over child safety on the platform.
The lawsuit alleges that Snapchat is being used by predators to target minors and accuses the company of violating Florida’s House Bill 3. The law prohibits children under 13 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for users aged 14 and 15.
“We take the safety and security of children very seriously,” Uthmeier said. “As part of our mission to make Florida the best place to raise a family, we’re holding social media platforms accountable when they put kids at risk.”
