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TikTok Under Investigation in Brazil for Child Data Privacy Violations

Brazil's data protection authority is investigating TikTok for potentially violating data protection laws by allowing underage users to access the platform without proper age verification.

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What is the ANPD investigating TikTok for?: The ANPD in Brazil is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the LGPD by allowing children under 13 to use the app without creating an account.
What research supports the ANPD's concerns?: The ANPD's investigation is based on research indicating TikTok's popularity among children under 13 and its potential for collecting and processing their personal data without legal basis.
What actions has the ANPD demanded from TikTok?: TikTok has 10 business days to disable the "feed without registration" feature and 20 business days to submit a compliance plan to improve age verification and prevent underage registrations.
What is the ANPD's main concern regarding TikTok's functionality?: The ANPD's main concern is TikTok's "feed without registration" feature, which allows access without age verification, potentially exposing children to inappropriate content and violating data protection laws.
What are the potential consequences for TikTok if it fails to comply?: Failure to comply with the ANPD's demands could result in severe sanctions for TikTok, including fines and other measures.

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