Coverage dated October 6, 2026

UK watchdog investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature

Headline from Courthouse News Service

The British regulator is testing whether Meta followed a legal requirement to assess safety risks before rolling out a feature designed to make photos and videos disappear.

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Quartz
U.K. regulator is investigating Meta over Instagram's disappearing-photo feature (opens Quartz)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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Ofcom wants to know whether Meta assessed the risks of illegal content and harm to children before launching Instants in May
Courthouse News Service
UK watchdog investigates Meta over Instagram Instants feature (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Oct 6, 2026
Courthouse News Service's feed description
The British regulator is testing whether Meta followed a legal requirement to assess safety risks before rolling out a feature designed to make photos and videos disappear.