European Union Plans to Fine TikTok Up to 6% of Annual Global Revenue Over Child Safety Concerns
The European Union is preparing to impose a major financial penalty on TikTok, with regulators reportedly considering a fine of up to 6% of the platform’s annual global revenue for alleged violations of the bloc’s online safety and child protection rules.
According to reports, the proposed penalty stems from concerns that TikTok failed to adequately protect minors and did not fully comply with requirements under the EU’s digital regulations designed to ensure safer online environments for children. The investigation focuses on issues such as age verification, exposure to harmful content, and the platform’s risk management measures aimed at safeguarding young users.
If approved, the fine would rank among the largest ever imposed under the European Union’s digital regulatory framework and would underscore Brussels’ increasingly strict enforcement of rules governing major technology companies.
EU officials have emphasized that online platforms operating within the bloc are legally required to implement effective safeguards to protect children, reduce harmful content, and maintain transparent moderation and safety practices. Companies found to be in serious breach of these obligations can face penalties of up to 6% of their worldwide annual turnover.
TikTok has not yet issued a detailed response to the reported plans, but the company has previously stated that it continues to invest heavily in child safety, content moderation, and compliance with European regulations. The case remains under review, and a final decision from EU regulators has yet to be announced.