Meta, TikTok, X lose legal challenge over UK regulator's information demands
By Imogen Howse ( October 30, 2026, 10:42 GMT | Insight) -- Social-media giants Meta Platforms, TikTok and X have lost their legal challenge against the UK's online safety watchdog over information demands it issued. The ruling marks a significant victory for Ofcom as it defends its implementation of the UK's Online Safety Act on several fronts.Meta Platforms, TikTok and X have lost their legal challenge against the UK's online safety watchdog over information demands it issued to the platforms....
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