EU Says TikTok Hasn't Done Enough To Ensure Minors' Safety

European Union findings indicate TikTok has failed to adequately protect minors, exposing the company to potential fines of up to six percent of its annual revenue

Justin Tomlinson

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EU Says TikTok Hasn't Done Enough To Ensure Minors' Safety

The European Union has stated that TikTok has not done enough to ensure the safety of minors on its platform. The regulatory assessment indicates that the company's current measures to safeguard young users remain insufficient.[1][2]

As a result of the latest findings, TikTok faces the prospect of severe financial penalties. The EU warning could ultimately lead to a fine of up to six percent of TikTok's total annual revenue.[1][2]

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