Yesterday (April 4, 2023), the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a statement on a fine for the app provider TikTok. In the amount of 12.7 million pounds, or regarding 538.7 million baht, because Tik Tok was found to have violated the privacy protection laws of users. This includes the use of information from minors under the age of 13. without parental permission
The ICO estimates that TikTok will allow around 1.4 million children under the age of 13 in the UK to use its app during 2020. The person who can create a Tik Tok account must be over 13 years old.
ICO said The data breach occurred between May 2018 and July 2020. This popular short video distribution platform originating from China. Not enough user reviews to delete the child’s account under the age of majority This equates to UK law on the protection of minors in the digital world.
John Edwards, Director of the ICO Office expressed concern that Children’s information may be used to create a profile of children for reference in the presentation of the Content. This may expose children to inappropriate or dangerous content.
A spokesperson for TikTok said the company disagrees with the ICO’s decision. but was pleased with the reduction of fines from the previous year that was expected must pay a total of 27 million pounds (approximately 1,144.7 million baht) and confirm that The company is dedicated to preventing users under the age of 13 from accessing the platform. and making the Tik Tok community a safe community for users.
The ICO’s fine has occurred. After institutions, agencies and governments in many Western Hemisphere countries, including Britain, began a movement once morest and banned the use of the TikTok app on the devices of government officials. for fear that the information will be insecure
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