“We respectfully disagree with the decision, especially regarding the amount of the fine imposed. The DPC’s criticisms focus on features and settings that have been in place for 3 years and we made changes long before the investigation began, such as setting all user accounts to under 16 years old,” the statement said. On private mode by default. Eileen Fox, head of privacy at TikTok in Europeregarding It was fined by the Irish Data Protection CommissionWhich was announced today (9/15).
The most prominent points of the TikTok representative’s position on the issue:
This survey looked at arrangements for under-18s and age guarantees as they existed during July and December 2020 only.
We are fully committed to continuing to enhance user privacy, security and transparency – the results of this decision are largely retrospective and we have already addressed many of the issues raised through proactive changes made before the investigation began.
Although we respect the Data Protection Commission, we disagree with several aspects of its decision – particularly the percentage of fine imposed – and are evaluating our next steps.
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) today imposed a €345 million fine on TikTok for violating rules protecting the personal data of minors.
Source: RES-MPE
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