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EU initiates formal investigation into TikTok teen privacy protections

The European Commission has launched an investigation into TikTok's account settings for minors, citing potential violations of the Digital Services Act regarding privacy and child safety. The probe could result in fines reaching up to 6% of the company's global annual turnover, marking a significant escalation in EU regulatory enforcement against social media platforms.

EUobserver1 day agoEUCredibility 43%View source

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Mosaic Score10.0

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.4

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