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TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

BBC Business·July 16, 2026·1 min read
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks

TikTok faces an investigation by Ofcom over its child age checks. The probe follows a May review by the regulator that criticized the platform for not being 'safe enough' for children. Ofcom will examine whether TikTok complies with age verification requirements under UK online safety rules. The outcome could lead to fines or mandated changes to the platform's child safety measures.

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