TikTok fails to lock under-13s out despite its own age rules, advocacy group says
By Sara Brandstätter ( May 20, 2026, 19:03 GMT | Insight) -- TikTok is failing to effectively enforce its own rules for keeping under-13s out, according to a new report by a Spanish advocacy group that tested the video sharing platforms' controls. The report also voices concerns about TikTok’s handling of child sexual abuse material and grooming-related activity, arguing that while the platform removes much of the reported content, it leaves most offending accounts online.TikTok is failing to effectively enforce its own rules for the minimum age of users, according to a new report by a Spanish group that campaigns for online safety and integrity....
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