TikTok's protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, criticizing the platform's approach to protecting minors. The EU warns that child safety measures should not be optional but rather built into default settings, particularly regarding public account visibility for young users. TikTok is being pressured to make protective features mandatory rather than leaving them as opt-in choices.
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TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, criticizing the platform's approach to protecting minors. The EU warns that child safety measures should not be optional but rather built into default settings, particularly regarding public account visibility for young users. TikTok is being pressured to make protective features mandatory rather than leaving them as opt-in choices.
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