was fined £12.7m by the UK government. The reason is the lack of proper protection of the information of minor users – informs the Office of the Information Commissioner – the British authority responsible for data security. The breaches allegedly occurred between May 2018 and July 2020.
Officials say up to 1.4 million British children under 13 may have used the app. However, the official rules do not allow this. In accordance with British law, the processing of personal data of children under the age of 13 requires parental consent.
There are laws to keep our children safe in both the digital and physical worlds. TikTok has not complied with these regulations. The fine of £12.7m reflects the seriousness of the breaches
said John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner.
TikTok banned on official devices
In mid-March, British authorities announced that TikTok would be banned from devices belonging to British officials. Cabinet Minister Oliver Dowden explained that the decision stemmed from security concerns over the Chinese social media giant’s ties to the communist regime in Beijing. The British politician also explained that there is a potential risk that the application may use government information and data in a way that is inconsistent with the national interest. He added that the ban would cover all telephones and other devices used by members of the government, parliamentarians and public administration employees.
Previously, similar steps were taken by the American authorities, and the European Commission also decided to remove the application. It is possible that the Polish authorities will take a similar decision. Several days ago, the Digitization Council recommended banning the use of TikTok by Polish politicians and officials. According to an advisory body whose opinion, however, is not binding on the government, the Chinese social network “raises concern” and should be removed from smartphones, among others. members of parliament.
Source: Gazeta
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