European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data

high · Wired · Anna Desmarais · 24 Jul 2026 · 08:49 UTC · Corporate Control · 1 min read

Summary

Major tech platforms systematically obstruct legally-mandated researcher access to their systems, exemplifying corporate resistance to transparent scrutiny and control over information ecosystems.

EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.

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European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data

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