With agency inputs. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched an investigation into how TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur handle children's personal data. The probe aims to determine whether these platforms comply with data protection laws and adequately safeguard the privacy of young users.The ICO is particularly concerned about how TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, uses the personal information of 13-17-year-olds to suggest content in their feeds. The investigation will also examine how Reddit and Imgur assess the age of their child users and ensure compliance with age-related regulations. TikTok and Imgur have yet to respond to the ICO's investigation.

Source: The Times March 03, 2025 10:08 UTC