The United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has opened an investigation into TikTok over concerns about whether the platform is doing enough to protect children online.
The probe will examine TikTok’s age verification systems to determine whether they are effective in preventing underage users from accessing inappropriate content. Regulators will also assess the platform’s measures for identifying and removing harmful material that could negatively affect young users.
The investigation forms part of the UK’s efforts to enforce its online safety rules, which require digital platforms to take stronger steps to protect children from harmful and age-inappropriate content.
If Ofcom finds that TikTok has failed to meet its legal obligations, the company could face enforcement action, including significant financial penalties.
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