United Kingdom: Information Commissioner's Office investigation into TikTok over minor's data processing practices
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Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) dismissed TikTok's appeal against First-tier Tribunal decision, upholding Information Commissioner's power to fine TikTok over children's data processing
On 28 July 2026, the Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) dismissed TikTok's appeal against the First-tier Tribunal's July 2025 ruling on the special purposes preliminary issue. The appeal concerned whether the Information Commissioner's …
Information Commissioner's Office statement on First-tier Tribunal of General Regulatory Chamber ruling upholding fine against TikTok
On 8 July 2025, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a statement welcoming the First-tier Tribunal’s decision on a preliminary issue raised by TikTok in its appeal against the GBP 12.7 million monetary penalty notice issued in April…
First-tier Tribunal of General Regulatory Chamber ruling upholding Information Commissioner’s fine against TikTok (No. 2025 UKFTT 00798 GRC)
On 4 July 2025, the UK First-tier Tribunal (General Regulatory Chamber) ruled in favour of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on a preliminary issue concerning the regulator’s power to take enforcement action against online platforms hostin…
Issued ICO fine against TikTok over minor data processing practices non compliance with UK GDPR
On 4 April 2023, the United Kingdom (UK) Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) concluded its investigation into TikTok's minor data processing practices and issued a fine of GBP 12.7 million. The ICO stated that the company breached the UK General…
Issued notice of intent in ICO investigation into TikTok over children’s data processing
On 26 September 2022, the United Kingdom (UK) Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) issued a provisional notice regarding its investigation into TikTok children's data processing practices. The ICO stated that during its investigation, it found th…