TikTok is fined R $ 153,7 million for failures with data from children
São Paulo Surveillance of the National Data Protection Agency found irregularities in the processing of data of young people within the TikTok 25/08/2026 07:21..
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TikTok should automatically apply the most restrictive privacy settings to the accounts of those under the age of 16, who can only be changed with permission from the guardians, and strengthen parental control systems, called parental supervision. The experience will be limited to 12 hours, there will be no ads in Brazil and the user will only be able to access content considered suitable for all ages. TikTok should also limit data collection and use in this type of access.
Furthermore, The decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Union on Tuesday (25/8). In addition to the fine, the agency has determined that the company eliminates all data collected irregularly and implements a plan to improve public protection on the platform. According to ANPD Superintendence, the mechanisms used by TikTok were not sufficient to avoid, from the outset, inadequate treatment of data from children and adolescents.
In addition, According to ANPD, only data considered necessary, such as language and region, basic device information to prevent fraud and data will be used to improve the operation of the application. In experiences with and without registration: no longer demonstrate effective measures capable of proving compliance with and compliance with data protection standards. The fine corresponds to five violations of Articles 6 and 7 of the legislation.
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TikTok should automatically apply the most restrictive privacy settings to the accounts of those under the age of 16, who can only be changed with permission from the guardians, and strengthen parental control systems, called parental supervision.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe experience will be limited to 12 hours, there will be no ads in Brazil and the user will only be able to access content considered suitable for all ages.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesTikTok should also limit data collection and use in this type of access.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Union on Tuesday (25/8).
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In addition to the fine, the agency has determined that the company eliminates all data collected irregularly and implements a plan to improve public protection on the platform.
according to MetrópolesAccording to ANPD Superintendence, the mechanisms used by TikTok were not sufficient to avoid, from the outset, inadequate treatment of data from children and adolescents.
according to G1According to ANPD, only data considered necessary, such as language and region, basic device information to prevent fraud and data will be used to improve the operation of the application.
according to G1In experiences with and without registration: no longer demonstrate effective measures capable of proving compliance with and compliance with data protection standards.
according to Folha de S.Paulo — Em Cima da HoraThe fine corresponds to five violations of Articles 6 and 7 of the legislation.
according to Folha de S.Paulo — Em Cima da Hora
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