European Union court classifies ByteDance as an online gatekeeper under the DMA, requiring TikTok owner to comply with additional obligations.
European Union court dismisses ByteDance's challenge against being classified as an online "gatekeeper," requiring the TikTok owner to comply with additional obligations under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA aims to counter the dominance of Big Tech companies and promote fair online competition by giving consumers more choices. ByteDance had argued that it was not a gatekeeper, but the court found that since 2018, TikTok had significantly increased its number of users and met the DMA's thresholds.
July 17, 2024
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