South Korea's KCC investigates TikTok for alleged data protection law violations, including consentless ads and obscure terms.

South Korea's Korea Communications Commission (KCC) will investigate TikTok for potential breaches of the nation's personal data protection law. The platform is accused of requiring users to accept advertisements without consent, violating regulations that mandate explicit user agreement for marketing content. Additionally, TikTok is suspected of not fully disclosing its terms of service and privacy policy. Violators could face fines up to 30 million won ($22,279).

October 07, 2024
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