Security News > 2020 > May > TikTok’s handling of child privacy gets another watchdog’s attention
2020-05-13 09:25
On Friday, the Dutch Data Protection Authority announced that it's launched an investigation into how TikTok handles user privacy.
The rise of TikTok has led to growing concerns about privacy.
Yes, they are, and that's why TikTok has been scrutinized by other countries over its adherence to child protection law or lack thereof.
In February 2019, the US hit TikTok with the biggest-ever fine for violating the nation's child privacy law.
Lack of parental consent is a violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which is the nation's strictest child privacy law.