The European Commission will launch an investigation into TikTok, the social network of Chinese company ByteDance, in the coming weeks. It is suspected that the platform does not adequately protect the data of minor users in violation of the European Digital Services Act (DSA). Agency Reuters.
According to the agency, TikTok management has not yet received a notification from the European Commission and is in dialogue with EU officials. If ByteDance is found guilty of violating the DSA, the company could face fines.
DSA came into force in 2022. The decision requires major online platforms and search engines to step up efforts to combat illegal content and risks to public safety.
The decision sets new rules for content moderation, user privacy and transparency of operations. Any company found to be in breach of the DSA will face fines of up to 6% of its global turnover.
With the TikTok platform generating more than $10 billion in revenue in 2023, the possible recovery amount could reach up to $600 million.
happened before knownIt was stated that TikTok will continue to operate with restrictions in Russia.