Messenger Kids · Messenger Kids Terms of Service

Child Data Collection and Use

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What it is

Messenger Kids collects personal information from child users including messages, photos, videos, and device identifiers; the exact scope of data collection and permitted uses were not visible in the document source retrieved.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Children's messages, media, and device data may be collected and processed by Meta through Messenger Kids; parents should review Meta's Data Policy to understand what specific data types are collected and how they are retained or used across Meta's platforms.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Export Your Data
    Parents can request a copy of their child's Messenger Kids data by accessing the Facebook Data Access tool via the Help Center. Submit a data access request and specify the Messenger Kids account.

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Why it matters (compliance & risk perspective)

The types of data collected from children and how Meta uses that data — including whether it is used to improve Meta's AI systems or shared with affiliates — directly affects children's privacy and parents' ability to make informed consent decisions.

Institutional analysis (Compliance & legal intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: COPPA 16 CFR §312.4 requires clear and prominent disclosure of data collection practices prior to collecting information from children. GDPR Article 5(1)(b) requires purpose limitation; Article 5(1)(c) requires data minimization. The UK Children's Code requires that data collected from child users be used only in ways consistent with the child's best interests. (2)

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Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC enforces COPPA's data collection disclosure requirements for child-directed services and has direct enforcement jurisdiction over Meta's data practices involving minors.
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Messenger Kids Terms of Service
Entity
Messenger Kids
Document last updated
April 29, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
March 10, 2026
Last verified
April 27, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-003339
Document ID
CA-D-00071
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
SHA-256
430770276d425e279375a5f0bbb680c4bbb6043894b77945b94924d5d7be9e1f
Verified
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How to Cite
ConductAtlas Policy Archive
Entity: Messenger Kids | Document: Messenger Kids Terms of Service | Record: CA-P-003339
Captured: 2026-03-10 03:35:26 UTC | SHA-256: 430770276d425e27…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/messenger-kids/messenger-kids-terms-of-service/child-data-collection-and-use/
Accessed: May 2, 2026
Classification
Severity
High
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