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TikTok, Reddit, Imgur probed by UK privacy watchdog over children’s information

( March 3, 2025, 09:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Social media and video sharing platforms TikTok, Reddit and Imgur are being investigated by the UK data privacy regulator over their use of children’s personal data. The Information Commissioner’s Office announced today that a new probe is considering how TikTok uses personal information of 13- to 17-year-olds in the UK to make recommendations on and deliver content, while the investigations into Imgur and Reddit are looking into their use of age assurance measures.Statement follows....

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