Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Instant Scrutiny: UK Watchdog Launches First Online Safety Act Probe Into Meta's Instagram Instants
By TechShots Studio
Britain’s regulator Ofcom has opened its first formal Online Safety Act investigation into Meta. The probe examines whether Meta failed to conduct required risk assessments regarding illegal content and child safety before launching its ephemeral "Instagram Instants" feature in May, risking hefty financial penalties if found non-compliant.
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