Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks
A breach of the Online Safety Act can result in a fine of up to 10% of a company’s global revenue.
Ofcom is investigating whether Meta failed to carry out adequate safety risk assessments before launching Instagram Instants, a feature that sends disappearing images. Meta said it had conducted an analysis and would cooperate.
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Ofcom is investigating whether Meta breached the UK Online Safety Act by failing to conduct adequate safety checks before launching Instagram Instants.
“Ofcom, is investigating whether the $1.9tn (£1.4tn) company infringed the Online Safety Act (OSA) by failing to carry out adequate checks”
Meta launched Instagram Instants, a feature that lets users send images that disappear after viewing.
“Instagram’s Instants feature allows users to send images that disappear after viewing.”
The Online Safety Act requires social media companies to conduct risk assessments before significant changes to their service’s design or operation.
“Social media companies are required to carry out risk assessments before making significant changes to their service’s design or operation.”