China’s entertainment app, TikTok, has been fined ₹5.06 lakh crore by the European Union for failing to protect the personal data of European users and for engaging in security violations. This fine follows an investigation that has been ongoing for the past four years regarding the app’s data protection practices.
The European Union’s decision to impose such a large fine comes after complaints from European users about TikTok’s failure to safeguard their personal information and its non-compliance with security regulations. In response to the fine, TikTok has decided to appeal the decision.
It is also notable that TikTok has already faced bans in countries like India and the United States for security reasons. This has raised concerns regarding the app’s impact on privacy and the need for stricter regulations on data protection globally.
This case highlights the increasing global scrutiny of apps like TikTok, with governments worldwide taking more stringent actions to ensure privacy and data protection standards are upheld.
