TikTok Unveils New Measures Ahead of EU Digital Services Act – News18

LONDON: Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok has introduced a raft of latest options for European customers aimed toward bettering compliance with incoming European Union rules.

Under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), TikTok’s proprietor ByteDance, Alphabet unit Google, different massive on-line platforms shall be required to police unlawful content material on their platforms, prohibit sure promoting practices, and share information with authorities.

But after TikTok agreed to a voluntary “stress test” final month, EU trade chief Thierry Breton stated “more work” was wanted for the agency to be absolutely compliant.

“TikTok is dedicating significant resources to compliance,” Breton informed AE Daily News. “Now it’s time to accelerate to be fully compliant.”

On Friday, the agency revealed new measures it had taken to adjust to the DSA: making it simpler for European customers to report unlawful content material, permitting them to show off personalised suggestions for movies and eradicating focused promoting for customers aged 13-17.

“We will continue to not only meet our regulatory obligations, but also strive to set new standards through innovative solutions,” the corporate stated.

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