Brazil's data protection agency imposed a $30 million fine on TikTok for inadequate child safety measures, signaling stricter regulations for social media platforms.
The penalty was imposed by ANPD
Aug 26, 2026
01:12 pm
What's the storyBrazil's data protection authority has slapped a hefty fine of nearly $30 million on ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.
The penalty comes over allegations that the social media giant mishandled personal data of teenagers aged between 13 and 18.
The social media platform has been fined over irregularities in the processing of data belonging to children and adolescents.
OTHER SIDE: Company says it is considering possible measures and says fine refers to a period before the compliance plan…
ByteDance penalised for allegedly collecting data from 1 in 5 Brazilian children and failing to block minors from using TikTok.
ByteDance penalised for allegedly collecting data from 1 in 5 Brazilian children and failing to block minors from using TikTok.
According to a report by Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD), the social network failed to block under-16s and…
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