United Kingdom: Announced Ofcom investigation into TikTok for potential non-compliance with a formal information request related to its parental control systems
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
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2023-12-14
under deliberation
On 14 December 2023, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) announced that it is opening an investig…
2024-07-24
in force
On 24 July 2024, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) issued a fine of GBP 1.875 million to TikTok …