EU Accuses TikTok Of Exposing Children To Risks Online
The European Union has formally accused TikTok of failing to adequately protect younger users from online risks and harmful content. Officials expressed specific concerns regarding account privacy settings and the potential for minors to be exposed to inappropriate material.
The European Union has raised significant concerns regarding the safety measures TikTok has in place for minors. Regulatory bodies highlighted that the platform's current configurations may expose children as young as 13 to various online risks by not defaulting to the strictest privacy settings available.
Authorities argue that accounts belonging to minors should inherently be set to private to ensure visibility is restricted only to approved followers. This accusation follows a broader investigation into how the social media platform handles data protection and the psychological impact of its design features on younger demographics.
TikTok is currently permitted for use by individuals aged 13 and over, making child safety a focal point for European digital legislation. The EU continues to monitor the platform's compliance with the Digital Services Act to ensure that online environments are safe for all vulnerable users. Source: EU
