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Meta, TikTok and X Challenge Ofcom Data Demands Under Online Safety Act
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Meta, TikTok, and X are legally challenging Ofcom's demand for highly detailed content-moderation data under the UK's Online Safety Act, citing excessive regulatory burden. Ofcom's enforcement powers include fines up to 10% of global turnover or £18 million, marking a significant test for the act's implementation.
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 face a regulatory squeeze as UK social platforms must comply with Ofcom's deep data requests or face heavy fines. Building compliance and data reporting capabilities now opens UK market access while avoiding crippling penalties.
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5 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026
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