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Riverside House on the South Bank of the Thames in London, the headquarters of the UK communications regulator Ofcom, which Meta has appealed over its Category 1 designation of WhatsApp and Instagram.

Sep 23, 2026

Meta Appeals Ofcom's Category 1 Designation for WhatsApp and Instagram

Meta has appealed Ofcom's decision to place WhatsApp and Instagram in Category 1 under the Online Safety Act, arguing the duties do not fit private messaging.

By TPW Editorial7 min read