High Court rejects Meta, TikTok and X challenge to Ofcom data requests

Technology · First reported 30 Oct, 10:20 · Updated 10:54

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The ruling allows Ofcom to proceed with information requests under the Online Safety Act. The platforms had challenged the notices seeking data on content moderation and users’ exposure to harmful material.

The High Court dismissed Meta, TikTok and X’s challenge to information notices issued by Ofcom under the Online Safety Act.
The notices requested information including content moderation metrics and data about users exposed to harmful content.
TikTok said it was considering the judgment; the reports said Meta and X had not immediately responded to requests for comment.

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Key facts

Regulator: Ofcom
Platforms challenging the notices: Meta, TikTok and X
Information notices issued: February
Court: London’s High Court
Penalty limit stated by City A.M.: Up to £18 million or 10 per cent of qualifying global annual turnover, whichever is higher