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TikTok facing UK investigation amid fears over age checks and harm to children
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Fusion42 · 16 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
UK regulator Ofcom is investigating TikTok over age verification failures and alleged inadequate safeguards against harmful content, including material related to self-harm and suicide. The investigation signals tightening regulatory enforcement on child safety compliance for social platforms operating in the UK.
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If you sell age verification or content moderation to social platforms, Ofcom just confirmed the UK regulator will fine platforms that fail these checks. That's a live enforcement signal—platforms will now buy, not build, their way out of this.
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