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TikTok to roll out enhanced age assurance measures in Europe

( January 16, 2026, 15:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: TikTok said it will roll out enhanced underage-detection technology in Europe in the coming weeks as part of its age assurance approach, using on-platform signals and specialist human review following a pilot over the past year. The company said it consulted Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to ensure the measures balance child safety with data protection rules. The change applies across the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK.Statement follows. ...

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