A major legal battle has erupted as Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has filed an appeal challenging Ofcom’s classification of WhatsApp and Instagram under stricter regulatory duties under the Online Safety Act. The move follows a pattern of social media firms using court proceedings to delay enforcement of new safety measures. Critics argue these legal tactics are stalling progress on holding platforms accountable for user protection. The case could set a precedent for how tech companies navigate stricter oversight in the UK.
Action against Ofcom comes as social media companies are being accused of using courts to slow down implementationMeta has launched a fresh legal challenge against Britain’s media regulator in the latest of a slew of actions by social media companies who are accused of using the courts to slow down implementation of the Online Safety Act.Lawyers for the parent company of Facebook served notice during the week in an appeal against placing WhatsApp and Instagram, which are also owned by Meta, in a category that subjects them to additional duties. Continue reading...
