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UK Regulator Ofcom Investigates Meta Over Instagram Instants Risk Checks
By Rhyter Times Desk · 2h ago
The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has opened an investigation into Meta regarding the rollout of an Instagram feature called Instants, according to reporting from the BBC and The Guardian.
The inquiry focuses on whether the social media company completed proper risk assessments before making the feature available. According to both outlets, authorities are scrutinizing whether Meta satisfied regulatory requirements by sufficiently reviewing potential hazards prior to launch, with The Guardian reporting that the probe examines potential breaches of the UK's Online Safety Act.
How outlets are covering this
UK communications watchdog Ofcom is investigating Meta over its Instagram feature called Instants. According to reports from the BBC and The Guardian, the regulator is scrutinizing whether the company conducted adequate safety risk assessments before introducing the tool.
Shared reporting
- Ofcom is investigating Meta regarding its Instagram Instants feature.
- The regulatory inquiry focuses on whether adequate or full risk assessments were conducted before launching the feature.
Different framing
- The Guardian explicitly framed the investigation around potential violations of the UK's Online Safety Act and characterized Instants as a Snapchat-style feature, while the BBC summary focused directly on the regulator's finding that risks were not fully assessed prior to release.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights how regulatory authorities are utilizing newer digital safety frameworks to scrutinize how major technology platforms evaluate consumer risks before rolling out new product features.
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Sources
- Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks
The guardian · 3h ago
- Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
BBC · 4h ago
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