Have you or your children used Facebook/Instagram?
Join us to fight against Meta’s harmful practices
On April 1st, 2026, SOMI has filed a class action lawsuit in Denmark against Meta's platforms for exploiting children and young users through addictive features and algorithmic manipulation. By joining this lawsuit, you can help protect minors, hold Meta accountable, and claim compensation for the harm caused by these unlawful practices.
Registration for this lawsuit costs DKK 800, covering legal expenses and supporting our campaigns across Europe. You can also choose to support the campaign with a donation of DKK 55 without registering as a victim.
What we demand
How does this work?
If you were under 18 at the time you used Facebook or Instagram after 28 February 2023, you can participate in the lawsuit as a victim, even if you are now 18 or older. Parents and guardians can also participate on behalf of children who were under 18 and used Facebook or Instagram after 28 February 2023.
Register on this website, review and sign our participation agreement, pay the DKK 800 registration fee and confirm your registration using MitID.
Our team of experienced legal and IT experts will take action on your behalf.
You will receive your compensation once we reach a positive decision in court.
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?
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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