The Council of State today defined the conditions under which the Prime Minister can temporarily interrupt access to a social network, ruling on the legality of TikTok's blockage in New Caledonia in May 2024. The ruling specifies that in the event of exceptional circumstances, such an interruption may be permissible. This decision provides a framework for government action regarding social media access during emergencies. The Council of State's judgment clarifies the legal basis for such measures, which can be enacted by the Prime Minister.
