On Friday, the EU industry chief Thierry Breton announced that he had engaged in a recent conversation with Shou Zi Chew, the Chief Executive of TikTok. During their discussion, Breton conveyed to Chew that there are substantial tasks ahead for the Chinese-owned social network to comply with EU rules.
Breton informed France 2 television that he expressed to Chew the need for significant enhancements in several areas. Specifically, he emphasized the importance of strengthening content moderation, minimizing excesses, and ensuring the secure handling of data, particularly when it comes to the data of our children.
The use of TikTok has already been restricted in a number of Western countries, including Britain, the United States, and a number of European Union member states, in reason of security concerns.
In the previous month, the EU specifically named 19 significant online platforms (TikTok is on the list), that will fall under the jurisdiction of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Starting from August, these platforms will be bound by the regulations set forth in the DSA, which aim to govern online content.
Under these regulations, the companies are obligated to implement risk management protocols, undergo external and independent audits, collaborate in data sharing with authorities and researchers, and embrace a code of conduct. These requirements are aimed at ensuring compliance and accountability within the framework of the rules.
Breton had already urged TikTok to comply with the EU's Digital Services Act in terms of commercial operations. a few months prior.