Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 11:38 · Archive
Ofcom is investigating whether Meta adequately assessed risks from its Instagram Instants feature before launch.
Ofcom, the UK's communications watchdog, has launched an investigation into Meta over its Instagram Instants feature. The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed the risks posed by the feature prior to launching it.
The investigation concerns whether Meta breached the Online Safety Act by failing to carry out adequate checks. Ofcom is specifically examining whether the Snapchat-style product could display illegal content or be accessed by children.
How it is being reported
- Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checksThe Guardian · 6 Oct, 11:15
- Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants featureBBC Technology · 6 Oct, 10:04
In this story: Ofcom · Meta · Instagram · Mark Zuckerberg · UK
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