FTC Order Would Ban Social Media App From Offering Anonymous Messaging to Kids Under 18 Family Council [Video]

Last week the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office announced legal action against social media platform NGL and its founders, citing “a host of law violations related to their anonymous messaging app, including unfairly marketing the service to children and teens.”

Launched in 2021, NGL is a social media platform that encourages users to send messages and ask and answer questions — all anonymously. The FTC says NGL’s anonymity promotes cyberbullying and exposes children to inappropriate content.

In a statement, the FTC and the LA D.A.’s Office said,

“NGL marketed its app to kids and teens despite knowing that it was exposing them to cyberbullying and harassment,” said FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. “In light of NGL’s reckless disregard for kids’ safety, the FTC’s order would ban NGL from marketing or offering its app to those under 18. We will keep cracking down on businesses …