Analysts question ‘problematic’ laws that grant sweeping powers to oversight agencies without adequate checks
Although the ban was quickly lifted, digital rights advocates said the government’s handling of the episode – including its opaque data demands and threats of regulatory sanctions – highlighted a “problematic” legal framework that grants sweeping powers to oversight agencies without adequate checks, particularly during moments of political unrest.
TikTok regained its operating licence on October 4, a day after it was suspended by the Communications and Digital Ministry for “non-compliance in fulfilling its obligations in accordance with statutory regulations”.
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