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EU initiates formal investigation into TikTok teen privacy protections
EUobserver·EU·1 day ago
The European Commission is preparing to take action against TikTok following concerns regarding inadequate child protection measures. A formal decision on the regulatory path forward is expected following the summer recess, marking a potential escalation in EU oversight of the platform.
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