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TikTok charged with breaching EU tech rules on online safety for kids, EU says
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.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
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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