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TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says
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Fusion42 · 24 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU has issued preliminary charges against TikTok under the Digital Services Act, alleging design flaws that expose minors to predators and cyberbullying through public account defaults and discoverable follower lists. TikTok faces potential fines up to 6% of global annual turnover and must respond before a final decision.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community, and 5 sources have reported it between 24 Jul 2026 and 25 Jul 2026.
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If you're building a platform with under-18 users in Europe, 'private by default' is no longer a feature you can ship—it's now a regulatory floor the EU will enforce through fines. TikTok's four charges in two years show the Commission is moving from guidance to enforcement; the next platform will be hit faster.
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5 sources · first reported 24 Jul 2026 · latest 25 Jul 2026
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