TikTok asked for 'full account' over social media posts

The Commission on Investigation has requested full disclosure from social media giant TikTok regarding its handling of risky and reckless driving content on the platform. Executive Chairperson Jeremy Godfrey stated that the regulatory body would examine whether TikTok is in violation of its commitments. The Commission had previously communicated with the company and anticipates receiving a preliminary response shortly.

Godfrey emphasized that dangerous driving content poses significant risks and that social media platforms must promptly address and remove such material. He expressed confidence in TikTok's ability to eradicate the problematic content in compliance with their obligations. The Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan, reiterated that the Commission's responsibility is to ensure social media firms adhere to their obligations.

Following a recent collision involving five teenage boys who were killed, the platform claimed it was actively monitoring and removing related content. The incident occurred when a car driven in the wrong direction crashed into another vehicle on the M9 motorway. Post-mortem examinations are currently underway at Naas General Hospital.

TikTok also noted that 99.1% of the content it removed due to policy violations was taken down before being reported. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors is advocating for the Government to expedite pursuit training for the country's law enforcement officers.