{"id":23011,"date":"2026-05-08T07:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/meta-sues-ofcom-over-fines-regime-for-breaches-of-online-safety-act\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T07:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:37:18","slug":"meta-sues-ofcom-over-fines-regime-for-breaches-of-online-safety-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/meta-sues-ofcom-over-fines-regime-for-breaches-of-online-safety-act\/","title":{"rendered":"Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

Facebook and Instagram owner claims charges should not be calculated based on a company\u2019s global revenue<\/p>\n

Meta has launched a legal challenge against the UK\u2019s media regulator over the fees and fines regime it is enforcing under landmark digital safety legislation.<\/p>\n

The Facebook and Instagram owner is claiming that Ofcom\u2019s methodology for calculating the charges is flawed and should not be based on a company\u2019s global revenue. Breaches of the Online Safety Act<\/a> can be punished by fines of up to 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue (QWR) or \u00a318m \u2013 whichever is higher.<\/p>\n

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\nFacebook and Instagram owner claims charges should not be calculated based on a company\u2019s global revenue
\nMeta has launched a legal challenge against the UK\u2019s media regulator over the fees and fines regime it is enforcing under landmark digital safety legislation.
\nThe Facebook and Instagram owner is claiming that Ofcom\u2019s methodology for calculating the charges is flawed and should not be based on a company\u2019s global revenue. Breaches of the Online Safety Act can be punished by fines of up to 10% of qualifying worldwide revenue (QWR) or \u00a318m \u2013 whichever is higher. Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Facebook and Instagram owner claims charges should not be calculated based on a company\u2019s global revenue Meta has launched a legal challenge against the UK\u2019s media regulator over the fees and fines regime it is enforcing under landmark digital safety legislation. The Facebook and Instagram owner is claiming that Ofcom\u2019s methodology for calculating the charges …<\/p>\n

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