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TikTok imposes age controls: This is how child accounts are deleted!
TikTok is introducing new age verification measures in Europe to identify and delete accounts of users under 13.
TikTok imposes age controls: This is how child accounts are deleted!
TikTok has big plans to restrict access to its platform for children under 13 in Europe. A new age verification technology is planned, which is currently being tested in several EU countries. The move comes after European regulations have had a noticeable impact on social media use. The aim of this initiative is to identify and, if necessary, delete the accounts of minors, especially users under the age of 13. How Phonandroid reports, the system will be based on algorithms that analyze user content, including information filled out, videos uploaded and user behavior.
A crucial aspect of the new technology lies in the combination of automated analysis and human moderation. A hypothesis about a user's age is created and passed on to a moderator who carries out the verification. This is to ensure that accounts of older, legitimate users are not mistakenly deleted. The challenge is that there is no universally effective method for accurately determining age, which also poses difficulties for TikTok. In the event of incorrect deletions, the platform plans to use already tested methods such as facial and bank card verification.
Response to European regulations
The initiative is part of a larger trend as European regulators call for closer monitoring of age verification on social platforms. This isn't just a TikTok phenomenon: Europe's parliament is already discussing how to restrict access for younger users. The Businessam also reports that Australia recently banned users under 16 from social media and Denmark is even considering a complete ban for those under 15.
TikTok, which has grown tremendously in popularity in recent years, is now facing pressure to keep up with demands. The new verification approach will be officially rolled out in Europe in the coming weeks after a year-long pilot program. The software will use not only profile information, but also users' behavior and uploaded content to predict age. The platform will also offer users the ability to appeal suspended accounts, using technologies such as Yoti's age determination.
The coming weeks could be crucial in determining how TikTok can operate in Europe while meeting strict regulatory requirements. It remains to be seen how these new measures will be accepted by young people and their parents.