TikTok Avoids Fine by Submitting Risk Assessment for “TikTok Lite

TikTok has managed to avoid a fine by submitting the necessary risk assessment for its new “TikTok Lite” app to the European Union. The platform, which is popular among young people due to its dance videos, faced criticism from the EU regarding its bonus program that rewards users with points for watching videos. There were concerns about the potential for increased addiction among users.

As an online service, TikTok is subject to stricter regulation under the European Digital Services Act (DSA). This legislation prohibits manipulative practices such as “dark patterns” that aim to keep users on the platform or encourage them to make purchases. Internet companies like TikTok are required to establish risk management protocols and take stronger action against hate speech online. Violations of the DSA can result in penalties of up to six percent of a company’s global annual turnover.

In response to these regulations, ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, recently launched “TikTok Lite” in France and Spain. To ensure continued operation in the European market while adhering to new regulations outlined in the DSA, TikTok has submitted a risk assessment that addresses concerns about addictive features and implements measures to combat hate speech. By doing so, TikTok aims to maintain its popularity among users while upholding EU standards for online platforms.