Brazilian data protection regulator fines TikTok’s owner nearly $30 million over safety of minors
Brazil's data protection authority has imposed a substantial fine of over 153 million reais, equivalent to nearly $30 million, on TikTok's parent company ByteDance. The fine is a result of alleged lapses in safeguarding the personal data of minors who use the platform. The regulator's ruling highlights problems in handling children's information without proper legal justification or sufficient safeguards.
ByteDance retains the right to appeal the decision within a 10-day window. The regulator also ordered TikTok to erase all illegally collected data and provide a plan to enhance protection for minors.
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