United Kingdom: Information Commissioner’s Office announced investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur’s use of children’s data in the United Kingdom

On 3 March 2025, the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit and Imgur regarding their handling of the personal data of UK children. The investigation into TikTok focuses on how the platform uses the personal data of 13-17-year-olds to make recommendations and provide them with suggested content. The ICO is also investigating how Reddit and Imgur assess the age of child users in the UK and whether their age verification measures adequately protect children's privacy. If sufficient evidence of privacy breaches is found, the ICO will present its findings to the companies for their response before reaching a final conclusion.