Notícias

SOMI Sends Formal Warning Letter to Snapchat in Germany Over Child Safety and Files Complaint with Dutch Data Protection Authority

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.

Take back control of your personal data with SOMI App - now also available on the web!

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”

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

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.

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.

SOMI Foundation Received Court of Appeal Verdict in German Collective Damage Lawsuit Against X (Formerly Twitter)

2026-05-01 11:17:50

Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Berlin (Germany), May 1st, 2026 – On April 30th, the Court of Appeal (Kammergericht) in Berlin, Germany announced its verdict in the collective damage lawsuit filed by Netherlands-based non-profit foundation Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) on February 5th, 2025 against X (formerly Twitter) in Germany for violations of data protection and privacy rights, including unlawful processing of sensitive personal data for profiling and microtargeting, lack of transparency in moderation practices and the amplification and monetization of harmful and hateful content.

Minors Online: Pocket Guide for Parents on How to Protect Their Children in 2026.

2026-04-23 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.

Foundation SOMI Officially Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Meta in Denmark

2026-04-01 09:00:00

Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Copenhagen (Denmark) – April 1st, 2026 – The non-profit foundation Stichting Onderzoek Marktinformatie (SOMI) has officially filed a class action lawsuit at the Copenhagen City Court against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram. SOMI is acting as a group representative on behalf of minors and their parents in Denmark who have had their rights violated and suffered mental harm through the use of Facebook and Instagram.

Your Voice, Our Stand. Addressing consumer's concerns over privacy risks

2026-03-13 14:40:31

Big Tech companies, like Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), have been collecting personal data, manipulating what we see, and profiting from it. Often without our consent.