TikTok has also clarified the UK’s decision, saying the company disagrees with the UK’s decision.
New Delhi, Chinese app Tik Tok is under strict action in countries around the world. Now, in a blow to the company, Britain has imposed a fine of 130 crore rupees (15.9 million pounds) on it. Britain’s watchdog has made very serious allegations against the social media app. TikTok has been accused of using personal data of children under the age of 13 and violating the Data Protection Act. TikTok fined £12.7m after failing to use children’s personal data lawfully, says UK’s information watchdog
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office estimates that TikTok allowed 1.4 million children under the age of 13 to use its platform in 2020, while Chasthi claims that users must be at least 13 years old. According to the UK, the data protection law breach occurred between May 2018 and July 2020.
Britain claims that the Chinese app company did not try to check what age children were using the app. According to the rules, the app had to be selectively removed from children under the age of 13. Britain’s Information Commissioner Jane Edwards said that TikTok does not comply with the law. Expressing concern, he said children’s data could be used to track and profile them.
There is also a possibility that this data may be used with harmful or inappropriate content. Tiktok has also clarified on this decision of Britain. The company says it disagrees with the UK’s decision. The company says it is investing heavily in keeping children under the age of 13 off the platform.
A strong team of 40 thousand employees is working round the clock on all these issues. So that the platform can be made secure. A TikTok spokesperson said we will continue to review the decision and consider next steps. Google has announced a major change in its Play Store policy.
The company has introduced a new data detection policy, which will allow users greater clarity and control over their in-app data. In a way the new policy will also work positively for developers. When the app’s privacy and security are easily understood by the developers, it will be easier for the users to trust the app.
Yerkhtami is working on a new policy to make the app more secure and help users understand how the app is using their data.