Campaigners question TikTok’s child-safety controls in new report
( May 20, 2026, 19:03 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: TikTok is leaving online many accounts flagged to it of users under 13, despite its own minimum age rules, according to a report by Spanish advocacy group Fundación Maldita.es. The investigation also raises concerns about how the platform handles child sexual abuse material and grooming-related activity.Report attached. ...
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