The European Commission notified TikTok that it preliminarily violated the Digital Services Act by using addictive design features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and a highly personalised recommender system. If these findings are upheld, TikTok could face fines up to 6% of global annual turnover and be required to change core design elements to better protect users, particularly minors. #TikTok #DigitalServicesAct
Keypoints
- The Commission’s probe targets features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalised recommender systems.
- Preliminary findings say TikTok’s design may create addictive behavior and harm user well-being, especially minors.
- Ineffective screen time tools and parental controls were cited as failing to limit compulsive use.
- If sustained, the Commission could fine TikTok up to 6% of its global annual turnover and require design changes.
- TikTok disputes the findings and has the opportunity to review the case file and submit a written defense.
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