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technologytechnology · 2023
TikTok Technology Limited
The DPC fined TikTok €345 million for failing to protect children's privacy. Findings included: accounts of users aged 13-17 were set to public by default, the Family Pairing feature allowed adults to link to children's accounts without verifying their age, and the 'public' setting defaulted to allowing other users to include children's videos in duet/stitch features.
Fine Imposed€345M
Authority
DPC
Regulation
Key Takeaways
- Platforms must design services used by children with strict privacy defaults and age-appropriate safeguards.