Brazilian data protection regulator fines TikTok’s owner nearly $30 million over safety of minors
Summary
Brazil’s data protection agency fined TikTok’s owner ByteDance nearly $30 million for not properly protecting the personal data of children and teenagers. The regulator said TikTok collected and used young users’ information without proper legal permission or safety measures.Key Facts
- Brazil’s data protection regulator fined ByteDance over 153 million reais (about $30 million).
- The fine was for failures in handling children’s and teenagers’ personal data.
- TikTok was found to have collected data from both logged-in users and those browsing as guests.
- The company has 10 days to appeal the ruling.
- The regulator ordered TikTok to delete all illegally collected data.
- ByteDance must create a plan to better protect minors on its platform.
- Brazil has been active in trying to regulate internet use by minors, alongside other countries like Australia and Canada.
- Brazil’s first lady, Janja, has criticized TikTok and even suggested taking the platform offline due to concerns about child protection.
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