Meta, TikTok, and X challenge UK's Ofcom over the amount of info it is demanding under the Online Safety Act, saying it creates unprecedented regulatory burdens (Paul Sandle/Reuters)

Major platforms are pushing back against Ofcom’s information demands under the UK Online Safety Act, highlighting the growing regulatory pressure on digital businesses and the potential for higher compliance costs, slower operations, and increased legal risk. For CIOs and technology leaders, the case underscores the need for stronger data governance, auditable compliance processes, and cross-functional readiness to respond to regulator requests across jurisdictions.