TikTok has created a Safety Advisory Council for Europe that will restructure its content moderation policies in the middle of complaints and probes against the app. The establishment of the nine-member panel, which includes anti-bullying and mental health experts, comes after the US Content Advisory Council the Chinese-owned platform formed last March.
TikTok’s European delegates consist of academics and members of non-profits that specialize in dealing with child abuse, addiction, violent extremism, discrimination, and cyber-bullying. It says the council will help it to develop “forward-looking policies” that address current and emerging challenges facing its thriving community.
EU watchdogs had already launched a glut of probes investigating its data-sharing practices before the app was hit with a huge user complaint last month. A group of consumer watchdogs alleged it was breaking GDPR laws by hoarding personal information, hiding its policies behind vague terms and conditions.
With nothing left for TikTok to do, they agreed to meet with the consumer organizations to discuss their concerns.
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