Chinese short video platform, TikTok, is quite popular, especially among young users. Since the platform is preferred by young users, there are bound to be a lot of privacy-related issues. According to Reuters, the United Kingdom may fine TikTok 27 million pounds. A previous investigation found that TikTok may have violated UK data protection laws. The investigation reveals that TikTok fails to protect the privacy of children while using the social media platform. The investigation found that TikTok may have processed the data of children under the age of 13 without proper parental consent. It also failed to provide its users with appropriate information in a transparent manner.

In a statement, the regulator said the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) had issued a “Notice of Intent” to TikTok and TikTok Information Technology UK Ltd. A TikTok spokesperson said in an emailed statement: “While we respect the role of ICOs in protecting privacy in the UK, we disagree with the…

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