Meta, TikTok and X lose UK court challenge over Ofcom’s online safety data demands

The Straits Times reports that London’s High Court dismissed Meta, TikTok and X’s October 30 challenge to Ofcom’s information requests under the Online Safety Act. The regulator sought data on post removals, restricted visibility and user exposure to harmful content. The companies argued the demands were disproportionate and costly, but the court rejected their case. Meta’s separate challenge over how Ofcom calculates fees and potential fines remains unresolved.