TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU

The Vergeby Jess WeatherbedJuly 24, 2026tech

TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) that offer specific issues to address. The Commission suggests that TikTok should adjust the default settings of minors' "public" accounts so the […]

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TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU

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