EU Hammers TikTok Over Child Safety Defaults as Regulators Demand Built-In Protections

TikTok Could Face Massive EU Fine Over Child Safety Failures

Preliminary findings released by the European Commission on July 24 allege that TikTok has failed to meet the European Union’s legally mandated standards for protecting minors’ accounts and privacy under the Digital Services Act (DSA). EU officials said the platform’s default settings and account-design weaknesses are exposing minors to cyberbullying, unwanted contact, and potential online […]

EU Charges TikTok over Child Safety Features under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings accusing TikTok of violating the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), alleging that aspects of the platform’s design fail to adequately protect children from cyberbullying and online predators. The charges mark the fourth DSA case brought against TikTok in the past two years and could result in a fine of up to 6 per cent of the company’s global annual turnover if the allegations are…

EU Hammers TikTok Over Child Safety Defaults as Regulators Demand Built-In Protections

Brussels has delivered a sharp rebuke to TikTok. The European Commission issued preliminary findings this week that the video platform fails to meet its obligations under the Digital Services Act to shield minors from exposure and harm. The charges center on account settings that regulators say leave young users too visible to strangers, predators, and the platform’s own recommendation engine. Published just days ago, the European Commission pre…

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(Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission sent TikTok preliminary findings indicating that TikTok accounts of minors do not meet the safety standards required under the Digital Services Act (DSA).  On TikTok, minors can choose to set their account as ‘public’. This means that any user, including those without a TikTok account, may be able to view minors’ content.…

EU Says TikTok's Minor Safety Settings Break the Rules, Fine Could Follow

Social media can be fun. It’s great for watching funny videos, videos on cooking, health tips, and more. But it can be a dangerous place, especially for minors, who might be preyed upon by malicious individuals or organizations. That’s why many governments are insisting that these platforms include safety measures. However, it seems that the EU isn’t satisfied with the safety measures TikTok has in place. EU not happy with TikTok safety measures…