TikTok

TikTok is a popular global social media platform known for its user-generated short videos. Recently, it has become newsworthy due to allegations from the European Commission that TikTok, along with Meta (Facebook and Instagram), may be violating EU Digital Services Act transparency rules by restricting researchers' access to public data. This could hinder research into online safety, especially concerning child users. Additionally, TikTok faces criticism for not making it easy enough for users to report illegal content and for possibly breaching other regulatory requirements under the DSA. These issues highlight ongoing concerns about social media companies' compliance with EU regulations aimed at protecting user rights and ensuring a safer digital environment.