TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children’s data
The data regulator slammed TikTok for their failure to adequately verify the ages of those using their platform.
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TikTok launches ‘Project Clover’ charm offensive to fend off European bans
TikTok is on a mission to quell European authorities’ worries regarding Chinese surveillance by launching a counteroffensive.
Rishi Sunak faces calls to ban TikTok use by government officials
PM has come under immense pressure to mirror EU and US by taking action concerning anxieties over the potential cybersecurity risks of a Chinese-owned app.
TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns
TikTok is taking steps to address safety and regulatory concerns by expanding its presence in Europe.
TikTok in Europe’s crosshairs
Chinese-owned app TikTok faces increasing backlash from European politicians and regulators.
TikTok CEO seeks to reassure on EU rules on privacy, child safety
TikTok CEO on a visit to Brussels sought to reassure theEU the app would respect the bloc’s tech rules and commitments to privacy and child safety.
TikTok Fined €5 Million by French Regulator for Violating Cookie Laws
The French data protection watchdog has fined TikTok €5 million for failing to comply with cookie consent regulations.
EU leaders fire warning shots at TikTok over privacy
Brussels expects the platform to go the ‘extra mile in respecting EU law’ and regaining trust, says Commissioner Jourová.
TikTok privacy update in Europe confirms China staff access to data as GDPR probe continues
TikTok for the first time in its privacy policy for the first time names China as one of several third countries where user data can be remotely accessed from.
TikTok could face £27m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy
Investigation finds video-sharing app may have breached UK data protection law between 2018 and 2020.
Irish DPC submits Article 60 draft decision on inquiry into TikTok
The DPC submitted a draft decision in a large scale inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited to other Concerned Supervisory Authorities across the EU.
Italian DPA warns Tik Tok against ‘personalized’ ads based on legitimate interest
Italian DPA warned TikTok on change of legal basis for personalizing ads to legitimate interests and emphasised that consent must be used.