EU says TikTok minors’ protection should not be opt-in
By The BriefBrief
The European Commission issued preliminary Digital Services Act findings urging TikTok to change default settings for minors’ public accounts.
WHO:European Commission
WHAT:Issued preliminary Digital Services Act findings on TikTok’s protection of minors and urged changes to default settings for minors’ public accounts.
WHEN:Jul 24, 2026 at 7:40 AM ET
WHERE:European Union
WHY:The Commission’s preliminary findings under the Digital Services Act identify specific issues with how TikTok protects children using the platform.
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