Social Media: Britische Behörde ermittelt wegen Instagram-Funktion gegen Meta
Bei „Instagram Instants“ verschwinden Bilder nach dem ersten Ansehen – die britische Kommunikationsaufsicht bezweifelt, dass Meta die Risiken vorab ausreichend geprüft hat.
London - The British communications watchdog Ofcom is investigating Instagram's "Instants" feature, which allows users to view images or videos that disappear after a single viewing. Ofcom intends to determine if Meta adequately assessed the risks posed by the spread of illegal content through "Instants" and the dangers to minors before implementing the feature.
Ofcom's spokesperson, George Lusty, emphasized that the UK's online safety laws require platforms to undergo risk assessments before introducing significant changes to their platforms. Meta's spokesperson stated that the company had conducted a risk assessment and informed Ofcom of the results. "Instants" includes built-in protections, such as blocking screenshots, reposts, and relays, as well as automatic safety measures for underage accounts.
Meta is disputing the scope of the information it must provide to Ofcom and the fees it must pay for regulatory tasks under the UK Online Safety Act. Meta is also challenging Ofcom's regulations.
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