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EU preliminarily finds TikTok in breach of child safety rules under DSA

The European Commission says TikTok failed to protect minors' privacy and allowed public accounts, risking cyberbullying and abuse.

Talivio News · Global 24 July 2026, 12:01 1 min read

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The European Commission sent TikTok preliminary findings, concluding that the platform breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to ensure safe accounts for minors.

According to the Commission, TikTok is charged with violating EU tech rules on online safety for children, specifically by not shielding the privacy of children's accounts from adults.

The Commission suggested that TikTok should adjust the default settings of minors' public accounts to enhance protection.

The preliminary findings mark a milestone in the EU's enforcement of the DSA.

Updates

Update — 24 July, 12:02

The European Commission has specifically cautioned that TikTok's safety measures regarding the protection of minors must be mandatory rather than provided as an opt-in feature.

Update — 24 July, 13:01

The European Commission has further specified that TikTok's safety measures for minors must be mandatory rather than opt-in. Additionally, the European Union is reportedly preparing new regulations expected later this year that would prohibit children under the age of 13 from using social media platforms.

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