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Meta launches legal challenge against UK media regulator over Online Safety Act

20 Sept 2026, 14:24 UTC · 1 source

🚨 META CHALLENGES UK REGULATOR Meta has launched a fresh legal challenge against Britain’s media regulator. Lawyers for the parent company of Facebook served notice during the week. The appeal is against placing WhatsApp and Instagram in a category that subjects them to additional duties. Source: The Guardian #UK

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