Meta accuses UK regulator Ofcom of pursuing highest online safety fines
By Imogen Howse ( October 13, 2026, 15:33 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms has accused UK regulator Ofcom of seeking the highest possible online safety fines without properly assessing what was needed to deter breaches, a London court hearing heard on Tuesday. Ofcom rejected the allegation and said its approach aimed to build a culture of compliance. Meta is challenging the revenue calculations the watchdog is using to set regulatory fees and maximum fines.Meta Platforms has accused UK regulator Ofcom of seeking the highest possible fines under the Online Safety Act without establishing why they were needed to deter breaches, a London court heard on Tuesday....
Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today
MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the globe providing exclusive news and deep-dive analysis on the proposals, probes, enforcement actions and rulings that matter to your organization and clients, now and in the longer term.
Know what others in the room don’t, with features including:
- Daily newsletters for Antitrust, M&A, Trade, Data Privacy & Security, Technology, AI and more
- Custom alerts on specific filters including geographies, industries, topics and companies to suit your practice needs
- Predictive analysis from expert journalists across North America, the UK and Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific
- Curated case files bringing together news, analysis and source documents in a single timeline
Experience MLex today with a 14-day free trial.