France: Paris Public Prosecutor's Office investigation into TikTok over allegations of illicit transaction, data processing impairment, and suicide promotion
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
04 Nov 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
France
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Paris Public Prosecutor's Office opened investigation into TikTok over allegations of illicit transaction, data processing impairment, and suicide promotion
On 4 November 2025, the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office launched a preliminary investigation into TikTok following a report by MP Arthur Delaporte, which raised concerns about the platform’s insufficient moderation, easy access for minors, and algo…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court