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Program” had been launched “without prior diligent assessment of the risks it entails, in particular those related to the addictive effect of the platforms.” According to the EU, children are believed to be at risk because it appears that TikTok lacks reliable age verification systems. The investigation is the second official action
the EU has taken against the social media giant. February Ghana Phone Number List that it was looking into potential violations by TikTok of laws pertaining to advertising transparency, minor protection, and the control of dangerous content and addictive designs. “Under the Digital Services Act,
online platforms have the responsibility to assess and address any potential risks their users may face,” EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. “So, the Commission has opened a compliance case that urges TikTok to submit an assessment and provide more information on how it is protecting its users from potential risks on their platform,” she added.
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