From The Next Web · Ana-Maria Stanciuc · · 50s
Meta Challenges Ofcom's Online Safety Fines
Meta fights UK regulator over how online safety fines are calculated.
In brief
Meta fights UK regulator over how online safety fines are calculated. Meta challenges Ofcom's method for calculating online safety fines under the UK's Online Safety Act. Originally reported by The Next Web.
Meta's court challenge
Meta asked the High Court in London to limit how Ofcom calculates online safety fees and maximum fines.
Ofcom's fine rules
The Online Safety Act lets Ofcom fine a company up to 10% of its qualifying worldwide revenue or £18m, whichever is greater.
Meta's arguments
Meta claims Ofcom read its powers too broadly when defining qualifying worldwide revenue and calculates fines for jointly owned services incorrectly.
Ofcom's response
Ofcom says Meta is incorrect and that it 'struck a careful balance' in its approach to fines.
What matters most
Meta challenges Ofcom's method for calculating online safety fines under the UK's Online Safety Act.
