TechnologyPublished: 24 July 2026 at 13:36

EU accuses TikTok of exposing children to online risks

The European Commission has preliminarily found that TikTok's child accounts violate EU safety standards, exposing minors to potential harm. TikTok could face a fine of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.

The European Commission (EC) has announced that its investigation into TikTok reveals that the platform's child accounts do not comply with the strict safety requirements of the EU's Digital Services Act. According to the EC, TikTok allows minors to create public profiles, meaning their content can be viewed by users without a TikTok account.

The Commission warns that this situation could lead to unwanted contact from potential offenders and increase the risk of cyberbullying. Additionally, the EC criticized TikTok for recommending content from 16- and 17-year-old users through its algorithm and for making private accounts easily discoverable.

The EC launched the investigation in 2024. If the preliminary findings are confirmed, TikTok could face a penalty of up to 6% of its global annual turnover.

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