Meta, TikTok, and X lost a court case in the UK about sharing social media safety information.

Nov 2, 2026, 11:40 PM ETRulesRead the original at Benzinga

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Meta lost its challenge to Ofcom’s safety-data requests, and a New Mexico case also seeks $35 billion to $40 billion. Meta says it will work with Ofcom, but these legal pressures outweigh that response.

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Ofcom can keep seeking details about posts removed or hidden and users exposed to harmful content. This adds work and pressure to Meta’s UK operations. Meta says it will work with Ofcom, but other disputes remain over fees, WhatsApp’s status, and Instagram safety checks. A New Mexico case seeks $35 billion to $40 billion, and Meta settled child-harm claims for $18 billion in August.

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