European regulators have slapped TikTok with a $368 million fine for failing to protect children's privacy.
FILE - The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, on Feb. 28, 2023. European regulators slapped TikTok with a $368 million fine on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, for failing to protect children's privacy, the first time that the popular short video-sharing app has been punished for breaching Europe's strict data privacy rules. , the first time that the popular short video-sharing app has been punished for breaching Europe's strict data privacy rules.
Also, a “family pairing" feature designed for parents to manage settings wasn't strict enough, allowing adults to turn on direct messaging for users aged 16 and 17 without their consent. And it nudged teen users into more “privacy intrusive” options when signing up and posting videos, the watchdog said.
The company pointed out that the regulator's criticisms focused on features and settings dating back three years. TikTok said it had made changes well before the investigation, including making all accounts for teens under 16 private by default and disabling direct messaging for 13- to 15-year-olds.
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