TikTok Faces EU Scrutiny Over Child Safety Protections
The European Commission has accused TikTok of failing to adequately protect the accounts of minors.
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TikTok Faces EU Scrutiny Over Child Safety Protections
Learn what the allegations mean, the potential penalties, and how the platform may need to change. TikTok Accused by the European Union of Failing to Protect Minors TikTok is once again under intense regulatory pressure in Europe. The European Commission has issued preliminary findings claiming that the social media giant does not do enough to protect the accounts of children and teenagers, potentially violating the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). If the allegations are confirmed, TikTok could face significant financial penalties and be required to implement stricter safety measures for younger users. ( clubic.com ) Why the EU Is Concerned According to the Commission, TikTok currently allows minors to make their accounts public, exposing their videos and profiles to anyone on the internet. For users aged 16 and 17, videos may also be promoted to strangers through TikTok’s “For You” recommendation algorithm. European regulators argue that these settings increase the risks of: Cybe…
