Policy · 2h ago
EU warns TikTok over opt-in child safety protections
The European Commission issued preliminary findings under the DSA, stating TikTok's default settings for minors' accounts should not require opt-in for privacy. The EU demands stronger default protections for underage users, citing risks from public accounts. TikTok faces potential fines if it fails to comply with the DSA requirements.
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The EU's stance underscores a growing regulatory push to make child safety defaults mandatory, not optional, challenging TikTok's current design.
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