Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act

TL;DR

Meta claims Ofcom ‘unprecedented’ fining power is unlawful Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is challenging the UK media regulator Ofcom in the High Court over fees and potential fines introduced under the Online Safety Act. The law, which came into force in July 2025, introduced protections against harmful online content, with Ofcom's operating costs for carrying out its online safety work funded by tech firms. Meta said Ofcom's methods for calculating fees and penalties were "disproportionate", while Ofcom said it would "robustly defend" its position.