European Union: Issued EU Commission request for information to TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain

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Issued EU Commission request for information to TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain

On 17 April 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information to TikTok concerning the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission requested details on the risk assessment conducted by TikTok prior to the app's deployment, focusing on the "Task and Reward Lite" programme's potential effects on minors' protection and users' mental health, particularly regarding addictive behaviour stimulation. TikTok is required to submit the risk assessment within 24 hours and additional requested information by 26 April 2024. The Commission's inquiry follows the formal proceedings opened in February 2024 to investigate TikTok's compliance with DSA obligations, including minors' protection and advertising transparency. The TikTok Lite introduces a "Reward Program" for users who are 18 years old and older, offering points for app engagement that can be exchanged for various rewards.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2023-10-19
under deliberation

On 19 October 2023, the European Commission sent a request for information to TikTok regarding risk…

2024-04-17
under deliberation

On 17 April 2024, the European Commission issued a request for information to TikTok concerning the…

2024-04-22
under deliberation

On 22 April 2024, the European Commission announced it had initiated formal proceedings to investig…

2024-04-22
in force

On 5 August 2024, the European Commission accepted TikTok's commitments in its formal investigation…

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