TikTok tells UK court Ofcom’s data requests bypass transparency rules
By Imogen Howse ( October 5, 2026, 16:34 GMT | Insight) -- TikTok has accused Ofcom of using its information-gathering powers to bypass the transparency reporting limits under the country's online safety law in a case which is testing the parameters of the UK communication regulator’s oversight of platforms. Ofcom argues that the requests are within its powers and it needs the information to assess platforms’ compliance and the effectiveness of their online safety measures.TikTok has accused Ofcom of using its information-gathering powers to bypass existing limits on transparency reporting under the country's online safety law in a case which is testing the parameters of the UK communications regulator’s oversight of platforms....
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