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Meta sues Ofcom over online safety fees tied to its worldwide revenue
Technology
Published on 7 May 2026
Meta disputes fees calculated from its qualifying worldwide revenue
Meta has filed legal action against Britain’s media regulator Ofcom, contesting how online safety fees and penalties are set under the Online Safety Act. Ofcom says Meta objects to payments determined using the company’s qualifying worldwide revenue. Ofcom says it will vigorously defend its decision-making and reasoning as the dispute moves forward.
- Meta challenges Ofcom over how online safety fees are calculated
- The dispute centers on qualifying worldwide revenue as a pricing basis
- Legal action follows the UK Online Safety Act framework
- Ofcom vows to defend its calculations and rationale
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