Meta Challenges UK Regulator Over Safety Act Fines

Meta has launched a legal challenge against Britain's media regulator regarding the calculation of fees and potential fines under the Online Safety Act. The tech giant argues that using worldwide revenue rather than UK revenue is disproportionate. Ofcom defends its approach as balanced.

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Meta Platforms Inc. Class A challenged regulators in the United Kingdom on Tuesday over fee calculations and potential fines under the Online Safety Act. The legal battle centers on whether watchdog authorities can base penalties on worldwide revenue rather than domestic earnings.

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