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EU says TikTok failed to protect minors' privacy, risking fines

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The European Commission has accused TikTok of failing to adequately protect minors' privacy, citing default public account settings that expose children to potential predators and cyberbullying. The commission stated that TikTok's current policies do not meet the standards of the Digital Services Act, which requires high levels of privacy and security for users under 18. TikTok faces a potential fine of up to six percent of its annual revenue if it does not address these concerns, with the EC recommending default private accounts and adjustments to content recommendation algorithms for minors. AI

IMPACT This regulatory action highlights the increasing scrutiny on AI-driven recommendation algorithms and default privacy settings for minors on large platforms.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by the European Commission against a major social media platform for non-compliance with digital services law. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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EU says TikTok failed to protect minors' privacy, risking fines

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    EU says TikTok hasn't done enough to ensure minors' safety

    The latest findings could come with a fine of up to six percent of TikTok's annual revenue.

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam McNeil, The Associated Press ·

    EU says TikTok failed to shield minors’ accounts from adults, exposing kids to predators

    The Commission said minors’ accounts must never be viewed by strangers, exposing children to cyberbullying, grooming and unwanted contact.

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