TikTok facing huge EU fine for failing to protect children’s privacy

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TikTok facing huge EU fine for failing to protect children's privacy

TikTok faces a huge fine after the European Commission found it failed to protect the privacy of children.

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It said allowing adults to view children’s accounts exposed them to cyberbullying, unwanted contact and predatory behaviour.

The platform may have to pay up to 6% of its total annual revenue. The EU has led the world in regulating tech giants.

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Date: July 24, 2026