# UK Investigates Instagram’s 'Instants' Over Safety Risks of Disappearing Photos

> The U. K. has opened an investigation into whether Meta breached safety laws with its Instagram’s Instants feature, which shares disappearing photos.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/10/06/uk-investigates-instagrams-instants-over-safety-risks-of-disappearing-photos/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac4e9321b5e06c126858ce1)
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #meta #disappearing #instagram #instants #photos #safety #investigates #risks
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