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Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature
The regulator said Instagram had not fully assessed risks posed by its Instants feature prior to launching it.
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Ofcom investigates Meta over Instagram Instants safety checks
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Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is under investigation for a potential breach of the UK’s digital safety laws after launching a Snapchat-style feature on Instagram.
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- Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:15:31 UTC.
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