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Ofcom's £15 Billion Online Safety Weapon Goes on Trial at London High Court
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Meta Platforms is legally challenging Ofcom's power under the UK Online Safety Act 2023 to fine tech companies based on their entire global revenue, potentially exposing Meta to fines up to £15 billion. The case questions whether Ofcom can aggregate worldwide revenue and group corporate entities for penalties, with wider implications for major platforms including TikTok and X.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community, and 3 sources have reported it between 13 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.
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You face a UK regulatory move that could sharply reduce fines by limiting penalties to UK revenue only. This opens a critical window to engage with UK platforms and legal strategy before the court ruling reshapes enforcement risk across all global tech firms.
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3 sources · first reported 13 Oct 2026 · latest 14 Oct 2026
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