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Meta, TikTok and X Challenge Ofcom Data Demands Under Online Safety Act
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Fusion42 · 7 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Meta, TikTok, and X have challenged Ofcom’s demands for detailed content moderation data under the UK Online Safety Act, arguing that these requests impose unprecedented operational burdens. Meanwhile, Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta over potential breaches related to the Instagram 'Instants' feature safety assessment.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community, and 5 sources have reported it between 5 Oct 2026 and 7 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for tougher data requests from UK regulators as Ofcom’s powers to demand moderation metrics escalate and firms like Meta and TikTok push back. This raises the immediate risk of costly compliance or fines that directly affect your platform’s UK market position.
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5 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026
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