UK Launches Investigation Into TikTok and Reddit Over Children’s Personal Data Practices
UK authorities have launched an investigation into TikTok and Reddit, examining their handling of children’s personal data practices. Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into how TikTok, Reddit, and online image-sharing platform Imgur safeguard children’s privacy. The ICO said on Monday it is examining how TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, uses the personal information of 13–17-year-olds to suggest content in their feeds. It is also investigating Reddit and Imgur over how they assess the age of child users. Social media platforms rely on complex algorithms to prioritise content and keep users engaged. However, these algorithms can amplify similar material, potentially exposing children to increasing amounts of harmful content. “If we find there is sufficient evidence that any of these companies have broken the law, we will put this to them and obtain their representations before reaching a final conclusion,” the ICO said in a statement.
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