Have you or your children used Facebook/Instagram?
Join us to fight against Meta’s harmful practices
With the support of a number
of experts and citizens, SOMI is launching a class action lawsuit against Meta's platforms for exploiting
children and young users through addictive features and algorithmic manipulation. By joining this action,
you can help protect minors, hold Meta accountable, and
claim compensation for the harm caused by these unlawful practices.
SOMI is an independent
non-profit organization that wants to protect our society from illegal conduct by BigTech
companies.
Support our cause and campaigns throughout Europe by donating and
participating.
We aim to gather 50,000 people for our representation in Denmark.
We
furthermore aim to gather funding for the lawsuit and associated activities through donation and other
avenues.
Donation is not a precondition for being a claimant in the lawsuit.
We
are however hoping for 50,000 persons signing up and donating DKK 55 or more per person, so we will have the
funds to cover costs and risks.
If you choose to be a claimant in the lawsuit in early 2026,
we will in that connection request a registration fee. Any funds that you donate now, will then later be
deducted from the registration fee.
If this works, we plan to start our first legal claim in
Denmark, against Meta, in early 2026.
What we demand
How does this work?
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If you or your children have used Facebook or Instagram, start by registering on this website.
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Use our form to sign the participation agreement and agree to the privacy statement and please pay any donation if you can spare it.
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If and when we reach the threshold of either 50,000 sign-ups or DKK 2.75 million in donations, our team of legal and IT experts will institute the Meta claim.
What is the lawsuit about?
Addiction by design
Facebook and Instagram are designed in a way where they are highly addictive, using psychological behavioral designs that keep users, especially children, constantly engaged. All likes, comments, shares, or messages trigger the release of dopamine in the brain, which contributes to a resurgence of symptoms familiar to us from other addictions. Like a slot machine, the rewards are unpredictable, keeping users hooked and coming back for more. However, unlike a slot machine, Meta tailors these experiences using user data, making addiction cycle even stronger and particularly risky for developing brains of children.
Algorithmic manipulation
Meta’s social media algorithms act as sophisticated AI-powered engines
designed to maximize users’ time on the platform. They analyze every interaction - likes, comments, and
time spent viewing content - to build detailed user profiles and deliver increasingly personalized feeds.
By continuously serving content that triggers dopamine responses, these algorithms create a “flow
experience”, where users feel focused and entertained but can easily lose track of time and
reality.
Targeting vulnerable users
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to Meta’s addictive
features because their brains are still developing. Meta’s products exploit these vulnerabilities,
maximizing profit from advertising by keeping young users addicted. The combination of these features
creates significant psychological consequences for young users including depression, anxiety, body image
issues, sleep problems, and reduced academic performance.
Why join this claim?
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Protect your children – Meta’s products exploit young users through addictive design. We must stop these practices and protect children from harmful products.
- Demand accountability – Meta must be held responsible for prioritizing
profit over the safety and well-being of children.
- Compensation for violation – Meta has violated the rights of Danish users. Victims deserve fair compensation for the harm and distress caused.
- Sending signal – By joining this lawsuit, you help send a strong message that
companies like Meta must respect the law and protect its users.
Timeline
Please visit our website for our ongoing damage compensation claims against Meta (and other companies) in Germany, The Netherlands and Belgium.
Frequently Asked Questions
EU Recognition
SOMI was designated as a competent authority for bringing cross-border representative actions for consumers in the European Union. This means that SOMI can represent victims across EU member states in our collective actions.
You can see the list of all entities on:
About SOMI
Foundation for Market Information Research (SOMI) is a non-profit organization established to identify and influence issues of social importance. SOMI is a recognized claim foundation in the field of privacy and data autonomy and is committed, among other things, to protecting the fundamental rights of consumers and minors who use online services. With the app that SOMI has developed, we want to return ownership and control of personal data to all people:
All your data. All yours.
SOMI investigates abuses, informs the public and helps injured parties. SOMI does this by conducting collective proceedings and claiming compensation. For more information about SOMI, visit www.somi.nl.
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