Meta sues UK regulator Ofcom over Online Safety Act classification

Meta has initiated legal action against the British regulator Ofcom to challenge the classification of WhatsApp and Instagram under the Online Safety Act. The regulator had placed these platforms into a category subject to stricter requirements, including enhanced user controls, fraudulent advertising protections, and increased transparency regarding content moderation.

This legal challenge is part of a broader trend where social media companies are contesting the regulatory frameworks established by the Online Safety Act, which is considered one of the most stringent digital regulations in a Western nation. Meta is contesting the basis of this categorization, though the specific legal arguments have not yet been made public.