TikTok’s community guidelines changes scrutinized by UK regulator
( October 22, 2026, 16:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: TikTok’s changes to its community guidelines are under scrutiny by the UK online safety regulator. In an update published on Thursday, Ofcom said it had used its formal powers to request information and documents from TikTok as part of its ongoing investigation into whether the platform is meeting its Online Safety Act duties to protect children from harmful content. The watchdog said it had reached no conclusions on TikTok's compliance, and its investigation remains ongoing.Investigation update follows. ...
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