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TikTok's minors' account settings breach digital rules, EU Commission says
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Fusion42 · 24 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The EU Commission has determined that TikTok's default account settings for minors breach the Digital Services Act, specifically failing to restrict visibility and interaction defaults to protect children. This finding signals enforcement action and potential fines under EU digital regulation.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer Apps, and 5 sources have reported it between 24 Jul 2026 and 25 Jul 2026.
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If you build tools that help platforms manage user account settings or child safety controls, TikTok's violation just proved there's an enforcement appetite in the EU and likely global copy-cat action coming. You now have paying customers who need to audit and rebuild their defaults before regulators arrive at their door.
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5 sources · first reported 24 Jul 2026 · latest 25 Jul 2026
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