The UK is achieving how to protect Tiktok, Reddit and IMGUR Child’s privacy

Privacy monitoring in the UK launched investigations into three social media companies on how to protect children’s privacy on their platforms.

Information Commissioner Office (ICO) Declared today He is looking at how to use Tiktok personal information about children between the ages of 13 and 17 to recommend videos, “In light of increasing concerns” on how to provide young people with them Harmful content.

At the same time, ICO is also looking at how to evaluate Reddit and IMGUR for the age of its users in the UK, as well as how they use personal information for children.

Although it is still in the early days, ICO says it is looking into whether there is any legislation to protect data before determining its next steps.

Investigations are part of a broader batch of UK authorities to achieve social platforms. Last year, Offcom organizer Investigate Only fans on the alleged age determination failures, though this Bring this investigation last month. And return in 2023, ICO Tiktok was fined 16 million dollars To provide services for children under the age of 13 years without the explicit approval of the parents to process their data.