EU Investigates TikTok for Privacy Violations Affecting Minors
EU Investigates TikTok for Privacy Violations Affecting Minors
The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in violation of the Digital Services Act, potentially exposing minors to online risks.
The investigation focuses on the privacy settings for users aged 13 to 18, with concerns that public accounts expose content globally, even to non-users. Although users aged 15 and older can opt for private accounts, issues remain, such as the visibility of profile pictures for users under 15 and design features that promote adolescent accounts. If confirmed, TikTok could face fines up to €1.2 billion, representing six percent of its global annual turnover, highlighting ongoing concerns about cyberbullying and the digital footprint of minors.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: euobserver.com
