TikTok updates the settings for users under the age of 18 to provide a safe and optimized experience.

Back in 2019, the app Musical.ly The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of the US $ 5.7 million. Because it collects information from users under 13 without parental consent. Before the company was acquired by ByteDance TikTok’s parent company later

With this update, TikTok has partnered with Common Sense Networks Non-profit educational organization To provide suggestions on content appropriate for users under 13.

For users between the ages of 13 and 15 the account will be set as Private. This means that only those who will be able to see the uploaded video are those with the owner’s consent.

For users between the ages of 16 and 17, some features like Duet and Stitch will only be seen and downloaded by friends.

Of course, these restrictions can be fixed. If a user fakes the age when they are logged in, but TikTok is deemed to have made better efforts to control its content than other platforms

TikTok has now beenpraiseAccording to the National PTA, ConnectSafely, NCMEC, the Family Online Safety Institute and the WeProtect Global Alliance, the changes are believed to help teenagers use the app safely, responsibly and without risk of exploitation.

TikTok’s new rules update will start today.

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