Policy · 1d ago
EU researchers accuse Big Tech of withholding required data
Researchers claim TikTok, X, and Meta are failing to provide data mandated by EU law for social media research. The accusations highlight ongoing tensions between tech giants and European regulators over transparency. Noncompliance could lead to fines under the Digital Services Act.
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The story underscores a familiar pattern: Big Tech drags its feet on regulatory compliance until penalties loom, testing the EU's enforcement resolve.
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