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EU Finds TikTok Violates Digital Rulebook by Failing to Protect Minors' Privacy
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The European Commission has found that TikTok has not adequately protected children's privacy rights on its platform, allowing adults to view the accounts of minors. This action has exposed children to cyberbullying and unwanted contact.
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EU Finds TikTok Violates Digital Rulebook by Failing to Protect Minors' Privacy
The European Commission has found that TikTok has not adequately protected children's privacy rights on its platform. The investigation revealed that adults can view the accounts of minors, exposing them to cyberbullying and unwanted contact. The EU has stated that minors' accounts should only be visible to those they have given permission to. Children aged 13 and over can use TikTok, but the platform has failed to ensure their privacy is protected.
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