European Union Launches Investigation into TikTok

While the security and reliability of social media applications are often the subject of discussion, it is not uncommon for them to get into trouble with the authorities, especially regarding the protection of children and transparency. And now TikTokis on the radar of the European Union.

TikTok will be under scrutiny

European Union Industry Chief Thierry Breton According to the statement made by , the decision was taken after risk analyzes performed on TikTok’s videos and responses to information requests. Breton, “Today, transparency and protecting little ones“We are launching an investigation into TikTok on suspicion of addictive design and violation of screen time limits, rabbit hole effect, age verification, default app settings obligations.” he said.

of the European Union Digital Services Act (DSA), demanded that, starting from February 17, especially very large platforms and search engines play a more active role in the fight against risky and illegal content. TikTok’s owner is based in China ByteDance If found guilty, there is a possibility of being fined up to 6% of the company’s annual turnover.

In the statement made by TikTok, it was stated that they want to continue working with experts to ensure that both young individuals and the platform are safe. The social media platform added that they can’t wait to explain how they work to the European Commission. TikTokIt was stated that it is the industry leader in bringing features and settings to protect children under the age of 13, and that the entire industry is struggling with this problem. The European Commission will examine the platform in terms of system design and algorithmic systems. This will reveal whether it is addictive or not. For similar reasons, the EU has previously He also opened an investigation against X let’s point out.