In a significant ruling, the EU court dismisses TikTok's lawsuit against the classification of its parent company ByteDance as a digital gatekeeper. Criteria like high market value and a large EU user base solidify ByteDance's status.
The court mandates ByteDance to fulfill gatekeeper obligations, allowing the company to challenge the decision before the ECJ. Meanwhile, parallel proceedings are underway for breaches of obligations specifically on TikTok.
This decision signals stricter competition rules for TikTok under the Digital Markets Act, with ByteDance being required to adhere to DMA regulations on personalized advertising consent and user privacy. The ruling has been welcomed by the European Consumer Organisation, emphasizing the importance of ByteDance's compliance with DMA regulations.
Despite the setback, ByteDance retains the option to contest the decision before the European Court of Justice, hinting at continued legal developments in the digital market landscape.
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