X challenges Ofcom's notice as disproportionate
X Internet Unlimited CompanyX Internet Unlimited Company litigation position documented in the October 30 judgment
X argues that the compliance burden is disproportionate. It also raises a property-rights challenge.
“Action: Challenged Ofcom's notice as disproportionate and as interference with its property rights, citing millions of pounds in costs and months of specialist work.”
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Meta, X and TikTok challenge Ofcom information demands; the regulator defends them
Meta, X and TikTok challenged Ofcom's power to demand information about their services and the burden of complying. Ofcom defended the notices as lawful and proportionate. The High Court refused permission on most grounds and dismissed the proportionality and human-rights grounds on their merits on October 30.
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The High Court dismisses challenges to Ofcom's information notices and addresses statutory purpose and proportionality.
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The judgment records X's cost and staffing evidence at paragraph 143.
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The court grants permission on the proportionality and human-rights grounds but dismisses them on their merits.
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X opposes the information notice that is under scrutiny in the case.
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“Action: Challenged Ofcom's information notice and argued that it imposed a disproportionate compliance burden.”Read statement
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“Action: Challenged Ofcom's information notice as unlawful and disproportionate, citing the resources and teams needed to comply.”Read statement
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