The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has determined that TikTok must make changes to better protect the data of children and adolescents. The decision results from a monitoring process initiated in 2021, what moves to a new stage with the measures announced this Monday
The ANPD requests the end of the "feed without registration", allowing the use of the platform only with age verification, and the strengthening of account verification and deletion mechanisms. TikTok has 10 business days to deactivate the feed without registration and 20 business days to implement the other measures. If you fail to comply with the determinations, TikTok may face fines and new actions from the ANPD
"In the LGPD", the processing of personal data of children and adolescents must have the consent of a legal representative for those under 18 years old. Furthermore, Brazilian law does not override the Statute of the Child and Adolescent, the same happens in other countries that have their own legislation regarding the rights of children and adolescents explains Aline Deparis, CEO of Privacy Tools
For Aline, protecting the privacy of children and adolescents is essential and as important as ensuring their physical safety. Born in a digital environment, one of the first challenges for parents and guardians is to provide education for the safe use of the internet. "It is necessary to build trust so that our young people can safely enjoy the digital environment". This healthy development is essential for both young people and their parents and guardians, may have peace of mind in accessing the internet, concludes.
