Tiktok to face Ofcom investigation over child safety systems and age verification checks

Ofcom has launched an investigation into TikTok's child safety systems and age verification checks, examining whether the platform adequately protects minors and prevents underage access. This marks the UK regulator's formal enforcement action against the social platform on child protection compliance.

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