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Brazil Fines ByteDance Nearly $30 Million Over TikTok’s Illegal Collection of Teen Data
Brazil’s national data protection agency has levied a nearly $30 million fine against ByteDance for unlawfully harvesting personal information from underage TikTok users. The penalty highlights intensifying regulatory scrutiny over social media platforms’ handling of minor privacy and safety standards.
26 Aug, 00:01 — 26 Aug, 09:56
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Brazilian data protection regulator fines TikTok's owner nearly US$30mil over safety of minors - The Star
Brazilian data protection regulator fines TikTok's owner nearly US$30mil over safety of minors The Star
Read full article →daily-mirror-lkMixed21h ago
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers’ data - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers’ data Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
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Brazil fines TikTok owner $30 mn over minors’ safety - Qatar Tribune
Brazil fines TikTok owner $30 mn over minors’ safety Qatar Tribune
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