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TikTok, Reddit and Imgur to be investigated over use of children's data

  • The Information Commissioner’s Office launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur regarding their use of children’s personal data on March 3, 2025.
  • The investigation aims to ensure that TikTok's practices protect teenagers aged 13 to 17 from harmful content and verify children's ages.
  • Reddit stated they are working with the ICO to comply with regulations and plan to implement changes for age assurance.
  • The investigation concerns TikTok's use of personal information from teens aged 13 to 17 to recommend content.
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British watchdog probing TikTok, Reddit over children's privacy

A British watchdog group announced investigations into platforms including TikTok and Reddit over the handling of underage users' personal data.

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UK watchdog probes TikTok, Reddit over children's data use

The UK's Information Commissioner's Office is investigation TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over children's data concerns

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Watchdog Launches Investigation Into TikTok, Reddit, Imgur Over Children’s Data

The UK’s data protection watchdog has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over their use of children’s personal information, amid concerns that their algorithms may expose young users to inappropriate or harmful content. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said on Monday it will investigate whether any of these companies are breaking data protection law. TikTok’s algorithm powers the “For You” feed, which recommends …

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UK probes how TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur protect child privacy

The U.K.'s privacy watchdog has launched investigations into three social media companies over how they go about protecting the privacy of children on

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UK watchdog investigates chidren's safety on TikTok and Reddit

TikTok was previously fined $16.1 million for child safety violations in the UK.

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UK probes TikTok, Reddit over child data privacy concerns

ICO looking at what data is used to serve up recommendations

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