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TikTok has been fined over £12 million for breaching UK children's data protection law.
TikTok has been fined over £12 million for breaching UK children's data protection law
Britain's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined TikTok over £12 million for mishandling children's data. The ICO identified several data protection breaches, which included the personal information of children under the age of 13. According to the Watchdog, TikTok failed to verify the age of its users adequately and did not remove underage children from its platform. The report estimates that up to 1.4 million British children under the age of 13 were using the app in 2020.
TikTok has expressed disagreement with the fine, stating that they are contemplating their next steps. However, a company spokesperson mentioned that they are pleased the original fine amount of £27 million has been reduced.
Keywords
- TikTok
- ICO
- data protection breaches
- children's data
- underage users
- £12 million fine
- Britain
- personal information
- age verification
- 1.4 million children
- 2020
FAQ
Q: Why was TikTok fined by the ICO?
A: TikTok was fined for mishandling children's data and failing to adequately verify the age of its users, leading to the exposure of personal information of underage children.
Q: How much was the fine imposed on TikTok by the ICO?
A: The fine imposed was over £12 million.
Q: What did TikTok do in response to the fine?
A: TikTok has expressed disagreement with the fine and is considering the next steps to take. A company spokesperson noted that they are glad the fine was reduced from the initially proposed £27 million.
Q: How many underage children were estimated to be using TikTok in 2020?
A: It is estimated that up to 1.4 million British children under the age of 13 were using the app in 2020.