Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks

Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is under investigation for a potential breach of the UK’s digital safety laws after launching a Snapchat-style feature…
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RegionsUnited Kingdom
Published2 h ago (Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:15:31 GMT)
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AuthorDan Milmo Global technology editor