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Several Norwegian media companies have reportedly taken Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to court over new commercial terms they say could affect their businesses and digital operations.
The legal action highlights growing tensions between traditional media organisations and major technology platforms over the rules governing online content, advertising and commercial relationships. Media companies increasingly rely on digital platforms to reach audiences, promote their journalism and generate revenue.
Major publishers and broadcasters in Norway have taken legal action against Meta, seeking to halt the company’s proposed commercial terms until a court determines whether they comply with Norwegian law. The organisations argue that the provisions could allow Meta to collect their articles, photographs and videos through automated web-crawling systems.
The case has been brought before the Oslo District Court by media organisations including NRK, TV 2, Schibsted, Amedia, Polaris, Aller and NTB. They want the court to suspend the proposed terms pending a legal review, warning that unrestricted use of editorial content could undermine the financial sustainability of professional journalism.
The dispute centres on changes to Meta’s commercial rules for businesses using its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. Although Meta removed explicit wording referring to training its products after criticism, the revised terms still permit automated systems to access and collect content from websites associated with businesses using its services.
The Norwegian Media Association maintains that the implications of the terms require legal scrutiny, particularly over copyright protection and competition law. Media organisations also face a difficult choice because Facebook and Instagram remain important channels for reaching audiences and distributing news.
Meta has said the updated provisions concern the development and improvement of its advertising and business products. The court challenge adds to mounting international pressure on the technology company as publishers seek stronger guarantees that their content will not be used beyond agreed terms or without adequate protection for their rights.
