United Kingdom: Ofcom investigation into TikTok for potential non-compliance with a formal information request related to its parental control systems
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Jul 2024 in force
14 Dec 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued Ofcom ruling in investigation into TikTok for non-compliance with formal information request related to its parental control systems
On 24 July 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a fine of GBP 1.875 million to TikTok for failing to accurately respond to a formal request for information about its parental controls safety feature. Ofcom found several noncompliances i…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Announced Ofcom investigation into TikTok for potential non-compliance with a formal information request related to its parental control systems
On 14 December 2023, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced that it is opening an investigation into TikTok for potential non-compliance with a formal information request. The notice issued on 6 July 2023, under section 368Z10 of the Commun…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body