Two investigations commenced into Meta, in respect of Facebook & Instagram
Ireland — Media Regulator (CNAM) · 2026-05-05 · IE · verified record
Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms
Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act
Coimisiún na Meán’s Investigations Team has today (05.05.2026) commenced two separate formal investigations into Meta, the provider of the Instagram and Facebook platforms, under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigations will assess whether these platforms have contravened Article 27 (in particular Article 27.3) and Article 25 (in particular Article 25.1) of the DSA. Following reviews by An Coimisiún’s Platform Supervision team, and an assessment of complaints, concerns arose in relation to potential ‘dark patterns’, or manipulative and deceptive interface designs, which may preven
Coimisiún na Meán’s Investigations Team has today (05.05.2026) commenced two separate formal investigations into Meta, the provider of the Instagram and Facebook platforms, under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The investigations will assess whether these platforms have contravened Article 27 (in
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