How TikTok's Child Safety Measures Are Under Scrutiny by UK Regulator Ofcom The UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into TikTok's child safety measures, which have raised concerns about the platform's ability to protect children from harmful content.
The stakes are high: fines of up to £18 million or 10 percent of qualifying worldwide revenue can be levied against non compliant platforms.
The Online Safety Act 2023 requires social media companies to mitigate and manage risks of harm to children online.