“The FOI Files: Is Coimisiún na Meán investigating social media companies for dangerous driving videos?”

Key points

• The Journal requests correspondence between the regulator and social media companies about harmful driving content.
• All 16 records found in response were refused under FOI Section 30 and 29 exemptions.
• Meetings with TikTok, YouTube, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and X were identified in the schedule.
• A July 7 meeting with TikTok and the August M9 crash timing suggest early scrutiny prior to the crash.
• The regulator has launched formal investigations into multiple platforms under various regulatory frameworks.