The addiction of minors to TikTok sets off all the alarms: the European Union investigates the social network
The popular Chinese video application, TikTok, is in the crosshairs of European authorities. The European Commission has launched an investigation under the Digital Services Directive (DSA) due to suspected breaches of transparency and child protection obligations. What is at stake for TikTok in Europe?
One of the key problems that the European Commission points out is the “addictive design” from TikTok. The application uses algorithms that can take users to an infinite loop of videos, trapping them in a spiral of constant consumption. Additionally, screen time limits are not always effective, which can negatively impact young people’s mental health.
TikTok on the ropes in Europe: the DSA will investigate the social network
He “burrow effect” It is another worrying aspect. This phenomenon occurs when the algorithm TikTok shows increasingly extreme videos, leading the user into a downward spiral. Additionally, age verification is flawed, which could allow minors to access inappropriate content.
The European Commission will also examine whether TikTok meets the high level of privacy, security and protection of minors required by the Digital Services Act. Besides, Suspected shortcomings in access to TikTok’s publicly accessible datawhich goes against the obligations established in the European directive.
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The relationship between TikTok and the European Commission has been tense from the beginning. The Commissioner for Internal Market and Industry, Thierry Breton, has announced the opening of a sanctioning file against TikTok. Despite the Chinese company’s attempts to resolve the doubts, the investigation continues.
TikTok is on the ropes in Europe. The ongoing research could have significant implications for the app and its future on the continent. European authorities are determined to guarantee the protection of minors and transparency on digital platforms, and TikTok is the first target in its sights.
For the moment, this is all the information that has been obtained in this regard and that has been known thanks to the publication made by the European Commission itself and which can be consulted from the following link. We will have to wait to see how this situation develops and, above all, if TikTok will be able to get out of this situation in which it finds itself due to the Digital Services Law.
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