Children's data is among the most sensitive category of personal information, and parents need to understand the scope of what Meta collects in order to make an informed consent decision.
Consumer impact
This document governs how Meta collects and uses data from children using Messenger Kids, with parents acting as consent proxies. Meta retains broad rights to collect usage data from minors, subject to COPPA requirements, and parents have limited but meaningful controls over their child's account and contacts. You can review and adjust your child's contact list and privacy settings directly through the parent dashboard linked to your Facebook account.
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.
Delete Your Data
Log into your Facebook account, navigate to the Messenger Kids parent controls, and select the option to delete your child's account and associated data.
Applicable agencies
Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation