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Meta Ofcom investigation probes Instagram Instants risk checks
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ofcom is investigating Meta for potentially failing to conduct required risk assessments before launching the Instagram Instants feature in the UK, which may breach the Online Safety Act and result in fines up to 10% of global revenue.
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 tighter regulation in UK social media product launches as Ofcom enforces risk assessments. Early compliance is now a gateway to market access, as fines can reach 10% of global revenue.
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16 sources · first reported 6 Oct 2026 · latest 10 Oct 2026
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