Summary: The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is investigating TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur regarding their processing of children’s data, focusing on potential data protection law infringements. These investigations aim to ensure that digital services are designed to protect children’s privacy and assess how these platforms handle personal information for age verification. The ICO previously fined TikTok £12.7 million for breaches involving the use of children’s data without parental consent.
Affected: TikTok, Reddit, Imgur
Keypoints :
- ICO investigates TikTok for how it processes children’s data, including harmful content recommendations.
- Separate investigations are ongoing into Imgur and Reddit regarding their use of personal information for age assessment.
- ICO emphasizes the need for compliance with data protection laws to protect children online.
- Over 42% of British parents feel they lack control over their children’s data on social media platforms.