TikTok Lite research initiated due to suspected violations of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).
How is reported On the EU website: “Commission opens proceedings against TikTok under DSA for launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain.”
TikTok Lite is a smaller version of TikTok’s short video platform version, which takes up less memory on your smartphone and works with a slower internet connection.
TikTok Lite allows users under the age of 18 to collect points that can be exchanged for goods, including coupons or gift cards, using the app’s built-in rewards SCHEDULE.
In a statement, the European Commission said it was concerned about the “risk of serious harm to the mental health of users, including minors” posed by the TikTok Lite app.
According to the European Commission, “TikTok” until April 18. was unable to submit an additional program risk assessment by the deadline.
The European Commission is threatening to introduce temporary measures, including suspending the reward program in the EU, “pending an assessment of its security“.
In addition, if TikTok fails to respond to the request, the Commission may impose fines equal to 1% of the company’s total annual revenue or global turnover, as well as periodic penalties of up to 5% of the company’s average daily revenue or global annual turnover.
