Frankfurt Court Rules on Photographer Rights and DSA Liability for Social Media Platforms
Story essentials
Landgericht Frankfurt am Main, Meta (Instagram)
Germany
July 2026
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 17/14/2026, 4:30:56 AM
The court ruled that Instagram (Meta) is liable for copyright infringement after failing to act on a takedown request. The decision clarifies that platforms must act on precise reports even without exhaustive proof of ownership. The case involved an unauthorized use of an architectural photograph.
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
Meta proposes $18 billion settlement for teen safety lawsuit
Meta has offered an $18 billion settlement to resolve a lawsuit brought by 52 US attorneys general regarding teen safety. The settlement includes strict usage limits for minors, such as night mode and time limits. Meta is conditioning 30% of the payout on YouTube and TikTok adopting similar safety standards.