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SOMI Foundation Declared Admissible in Collective Proceedings Against X (Formerly Twitter) in the Netherlands and Appointed Exclusive Representative
calendar 2026-10-22 08:03:47

Rotterdam (Netherlands), October 22th, 2026 – The District Court of Amsterdam has declared that the collective proceedings initiated by Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) against X (formerly Twitter) may proceed. SOMI meets all legal requirements to initiate collective damages proceedings and is appointed SOMI as the Exclusive Representative in the case. The case will now proceed on the merits.

Help Us Keep You Informed & Protected. An incredible gift is waiting for you!
calendar 2026-10-05 14:16:18

We don't say it enough, but we are deeply grateful for your trust and loyalty. To express our gratitude for being part of our community, we’ve decided to reward you with a special gift.

SOMI Sends Formal Warning Letter to Snapchat in Germany Over Child Safety and Files Complaint with Dutch Data Protection Authority
calendar 2026-09-16 13:00:00

Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Berlin (Germany) – September 16th, 2026 – The Dutch non-profit foundation Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has issued a formal warning in Germany to Snap – the company behind Snapchat, over concerns about child safety and the platform's addictive design. In parallel, SOMI has filed a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority concerning the same practices and expanded its collective proceedings in the Netherlands to represent victims from across the European Union on an opt-in basis.

Snap sent warning in Germany, Dutch complaint, online child rights group says
calendar 2026-09-16 12:31:00

Snap, the company that owns Snapchat, has been sent a warning letter in Germany and a complaint to the Dutch Data Protection Authority from Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie, or SOMI, over what the Dutch online child rights group says are its concerns about child safety and the platform's addictive design.

Snapchat faces German lawsuit threat over child safety claims
calendar 2026-09-15 15:29:00

Social media platform Snapchat faces a planned German lawsuit by Dutch consumer-rights foundation SOMI, which alleges the platform's design breaches the EU's Digital Services Act and AI Act by exposing minors to grooming, drug and e-cigarette offers, and recruitment into criminal activity.

Take back control of your personal data with SOMI App - now also available on the web!
calendar 2026-09-02 15:20:00

Over the past few months, our team has been working hard to extend your experience within SOMI App from your mobile devices directly to your web browser to provide you with greater insight and control over your online safety and the protection of your personal data.

Dutch foundation starts mass claim against Snapchat over “addictive design”
calendar 2026-06-10 15:20:00

Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has initiated a collective lawsuit against Snapchat in the Netherlands. The foundation, which has also taken legal action against platforms such as TikTok, X, and Meta, accuses Snapchat of using addictive design features and unlawfully processing personal data for targeted advertising purposes.

GOING OFFLINE. Your Digital Detox Pocket Guide For Intentional Living
calendar 2026-05-27 14:44:59

Practical tools and evidence-based insights about our relationship with technology.

Minors Online: the full Pocket Guide for Parents on How to Protect Their Children in 2026.
calendar 2026-05-04 14:40:31

Growing up in the digital world is exciting, full of opportunities and challenges. And for our children, the digital world isn’t just a tool. It’s their playground, their classroom, and even their town square.

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