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Ofcom is investigating Meta over whether it carried out an adequate risk assessment for Instagram's new Snapchat-style feature, as required by the UK's Online Safety Act.
Why it matters: The investigation could mean the UK's digital safety laws were breached when the feature launched.
Written by AI from Guardian Technology's published text.
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“Watchdog examining whether company carried out adequate risk assessment as required by Online Safety Act Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is under investigation for a potential breach of the UK’s digital safety laws after launching a Snapchat-style feature on Instagram.”
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