TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
The European Commission has warned TikTok that its current protection measures for minors are insufficient under the Digital Services Act. Regulators are demanding that high-level safety protections be set as the default rather than requiring users to opt-in.
Why it matters
This move signals a stricter regulatory environment for social media platforms regarding child safety, with potential for massive financial penalties.
TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address.
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