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TikTok – Violation Found (Italy, 2021)
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TikTok faced scrutiny after a tragic incident involving a 10-year-old participating in a dangerous challenge. The Italian data protection authority questioned whether TikTok's age verification measures were adequate. This situation raises concerns about the safety of young users on social media platforms.
What happened
The Italian data protection authority found TikTok's age verification measures insufficient following a fatal incident involving a minor.
Who was affected
Young users of TikTok, particularly those whose ages could not be verified.
What the authority found
The authority imposed limitations on TikTok's processing of data for users whose ages were uncertain.
Why this matters
This case underscores the importance of effective age verification on platforms frequented by minors. Companies must prioritize user safety and compliance with data protection regulations.
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A 10 year old person taking part in the “blackout challenge” died. The “blackout challenge” is an internet phenomenon in which participants film themselves in an autoerotic asphyxiation. This practice is one of the most dangerous and extreme practices of BDSM. Becuase of the carotid sinus reflex, cardiac arrest can occur in certain cases. Are the age verification measures used by TikTok sufficient? The Italian DPA imposed an immediate limitation on the processing performed by TikTok with regard to the data of users whose age could not be established with certainty.
Outcome
Violation Found
The DPA found a violation but did not impose a fine.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for TikTok in IT
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Decision Date
22 January 2021
Authority
Garante per la protezione dei dati personali
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. TikTok - Italy (2021). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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