Meta sues Ofcom over fines regime for breaches of Online Safety Act
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Meta has launched a legal challenge against the UK’s media regulator over the fees and fines regime it is enforcing under landmark digital safety legislation.
Key facts
In the case of Meta, which reported revenues of $201bn last year, Ofcom could in theory impose a fine of $20bn for breaches
A hearing related to Meta’s case is scheduled for 13-14 October
Ofcom’s revenue is set to be £233m this year, of which tariffs will be £164m
Meta is not the first US tech firm to take on Ofcom over the act, which has proved unpopular with Donald Trump’s White House
Summary
The Facebook and Instagram owner is claiming that Ofcom’s methodology for calculating the charges is flawed and should not be based on a company’s global revenue. In the case of Meta, which reported revenues of $201bn last year, Ofcom could in theory impose a fine of $20bn for breaches. Meta argues that fees and potential fines should be based on the country where the company is being regulated and is seeking a judicial review of Ofcom’s decision in the high court. “The team believe fees and penalties should be based on the services being regulated in the countries they’re being regulated in.