EU Commission finds TikTok deficient in minor protection under DSA (heise.de)

• Preliminary findings: TikTok's minor account default settings breach DSA privacy and safety standards
• Public profiles and follower lists expose minors to unwanted contact and cyberbullying
• TikTok given opportunity to adjust; potential fine 6% of global turnover

"The European Commission released preliminary findings from its ongoing investigation into TikTok, stating that the platform's default settings for minors do not comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The Commission identified risks of unwanted contact and cyberbullying due to public profiles and follower lists. TikTok has been given the opportunity to respond or adjust its settings, with potential fines of up to 6% of annual turnover."