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Regulator Opens Investigation into Meta's UK Online Safety Compliance

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Britain's regulator announced it has opened an investigation into Meta Platforms regarding its compliance with UK online safety laws. The inquiry focuses on whether the company properly assessed risks associated with the Instagram Instants feature before its launch in May. Instants allows content shared on Instagram to disappear after being viewed.

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The investigation centers on the Instants feature, which is a core component of the Instagram platform. Meta stated it had conducted a risk analysis and briefed the regulator about the feature prior to its launch. The outcome of the inquiry will determine the extent of any potential breaches.

The Gambling Commission had previously criticized Meta's slow response to scams. Fraudsters reportedly used the Tesco brand on Meta platforms, leading Tesco to flag impersonation with UK cyber agencies. Entain had called for stricter Ofcom enforcement.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • OfcomBritish government agency leading the formal regulatory oversight of online safety.
  • MetaAmerican technology company under inquiry regarding UK compliance standards.
  • InstagramPhoto and video sharing social network whose feature is the specific focus of the investigation.

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