Meta fights Ofcom over worldwide revenue fee calculations
Meta is challenging the UK media regulator Ofcom in London's High Court over the calculation methods for fees and penalties under the Online Safety Act. The dispute centers on Ofcom's use of worldwide revenue, rather than solely UK revenue, to determine these financial obligations.
Key Takeaways
- The challenge is in London’s High Court and targets Ofcom, Britain’s media regulator.
- Meta says Ofcom should not use worldwide revenue to calculate Online Safety Act fees and potential fines.
- The case involves Facebook and Instagram owner Meta and Britain’s Online Safety Act.
Why It Matters
The immediate issue is how much Meta may owe under the Online Safety Act, because Ofcom is using worldwide revenue rather than UK revenue to calculate fees and possible penalties. That matters for any platform facing UK online-safety obligations, since the revenue base directly affects the size of the bill. The dispute also tests how broadly Ofcom can apply the law’s financial framework. Watch the High Court’s ruling on whether Ofcom’s worldwide-revenue method stands.
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