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UK launches investigation into TikTok, Reddit over children's personal data practices

Economic Times · 3m

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur regarding their handling of children's privacy. The inquiry focuses on how these platforms manage personal data for users aged 13-17 and safeguard them from harmful content. Previously, TikTok was fined £12.7 million for breaching data protection laws involving under-13s' data without parental consent. The investigation reflects Britain's push for stricter social media regulations to protect minors online.