EU Orders TikTok to Preserve Data Amid Romanian Election Controversy
European Union regulators have ordered TikTok to retain data related to Romania's presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference supporting a far-right candidate. The EU is scrutinizing TikTok under its Digital Services Act, demanding the platform preserve files that could influence civic discourse and electoral processes.
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The European Union has directed TikTok to preserve all data concerning Romania's presidential election, following claims that Moscow orchestrated online support for a leading candidate.
The European Commission is applying its extensive digital regulations to examine the platform's role amid mounting election-related controversies.
On November 24, Calin Georgescu surprisingly led the polls, creating unrest in the EU, which led to released intelligence suggesting a network used platforms like TikTok for promotion.
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