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TikTok launches a new age-detection system in Europe on Jan. 16, 2026, to identify underage users and comply with EU data laws.
TikTok is launching a new age-detection system across Europe on January 16, 2026, to better identify and manage accounts likely belonging to children under 13.
The system uses profile data, content, and behavior to flag potential underage users, which are then reviewed by human moderators instead of being automatically removed.
Developed over a year-long pilot and created with input from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, it aims to comply with strict EU data protection laws.
For appeals, TikTok will use facial-age estimation via Yoti, credit card checks, and government ID verification.
The move follows increased regulatory scrutiny, with countries like Australia, the UK, and Denmark considering or enforcing age restrictions on social media.
TikTok lanzará un nuevo sistema de detección de edad en Europa el 16 de enero de 2026, para identificar usuarios menores de edad y cumplir con las leyes de datos de la UE.