Brussels launches a formal investigation into TikTok for lack of protection of minors and lack of transparency. EU is concerned about the platform's algorithm, "which can stimulate addictions or create so-called "rabbit hole effects" "The measures, and in particular the age verification tools used by TikTok to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content, may not be reasonable, proportionate and effective," say community experts.
The duration of an in-depth investigation depends on several factors., among them the complexity of the matter, the degree of cooperation of the affected company.