The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has initiated a major investigation into TikTok regarding its handling of children's personal information. This scrutiny aims to assess risks, such as data breaches and unhealthy engagement time for users aged 13 to 17. The ICO's investigation will examine TikTok's recommender systems, which leverage personal data from users. In addition to TikTok, the ICO is also evaluating age verification processes on Reddit and Imgur, ensuring compliance with the UK's data protection laws and children's code tailored to safeguard minors online.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) will inspect TikTok's data usage for minors to assess potential harms from its recommender systems, as part of its major investigation.
John Edwards emphasized that TikTok's algorithm, relying heavily on personal data from user profiles and engagement, must comply with the UK data rules to ensure the safety of young users.
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