Spain's Data Regulator Declines to Block TikTok, Defying Government Request

Spain's data protection agency (Aepd) has rejected a government request to temporarily block TikTok in the country, opting instead to continue an investigation. The decision signals a regulatory check on executive action, though the underlying concerns about the app remain unresolved. This marks a notable instance of an independent regulator pushing back against political pressure in the EU context.

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