British authorities say TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children’s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform. databreach uk tiktok kprc2
– TikTok could face a 27 million-pound fine in the U.K. over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children's privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.
The commissioner said “special category data” included ethnic and racial origin, political opinions, religious beliefs and sexual orientation. Information Commissioner John Edwards said the body's provisional view was that TikTok “fell short” of providing proper data privacy protections. The body said its findings are not final and that it will consider any representations from TikTok before making a final decision.
Britain's government is pushing through its online safety bill, which requires technology companies to protect children from harmful content.
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