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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 demands for granular content moderation data under the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing these requirements impose unprecedented regulatory burdens. Ofcom insists the data is essential to evaluate compliance and can impose penalties up to 10% of global turnover for serious breaches.
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 tougher UK regulator demands for detailed moderation data that exceed EU standards. Prepare to redesign your compliance and data reporting processes to avoid heavy fines from Ofcom.
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5 sources · first reported 5 Oct 2026 · latest 7 Oct 2026
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