United Kingdom: ICO investigation into TikTok over minor's data processing practices
Progress
Current status
in force
04 Apr 2023 in force
26 Sep 2022 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
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…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
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…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority