Following the US, the European Union is also investigating the data practices of Chinese-based short video platform TikTok.
The investigation is looking into TikTok’s compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements. The main purpose of the investigation is to look at the transfer of data of EU citizens to China and advertising that directly targets minors.
The investigation against TikTok comes after concerns raised by members of the European Parliament.
NEW: The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, confirms that #TikTok’s data transfers are under investigation & object of several ongoing proceedings.
— Brendan Carr (@BrendanCarrFCC) November 22, 2022
This comes after concerns raised by Members of the European Parliament about data access from inside China https://t.co/aWlVl6hnXJ pic.twitter.com/dhOCojKKOW
The short video platform was previously accused of violating EU consumer laws. So he vowed to adjust his conduct accordingly. In addition to the EU, TikTok is under scrutiny in the US over data privacy concerns.
