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Ofcom opens first Meta investigation under Online Safety Act
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ofcom has launched its first formal investigation into Meta under the UK's Online Safety Act, focusing on whether Meta properly conducted required risk assessments related to illegal content and child safety before launching Instagram Instants. Meta faces potential penalties up to £18 million or 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue if found non-compliant.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 16 sources have reported it between 6 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.
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You face a new compliance gate with the UK regulator targeting how you assess and manage risks for changes in your app. Meta’s trouble means you must verify your risk reviews are legally airtight before launching features to avoid heavy fines.
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16 sources · first reported 6 Oct 2026 · latest 10 Oct 2026
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