# Social media harms research hindered by data access barriers

European researchers seeking to study the negative impacts of social media are unable to obtain critical data from platforms. This lack of access limits scientific inquiry into issues like misinformation and mental health, highlighting ongoing tensions between transparency and corporate interests.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/european-researchers-want-to-study-social-medias-harms-but-cant-get-the-data/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:49:52 +0000