UK investigates TikTok for alleged age-verification lapses, exposing kids to online harms
“Age checks are a cornerstone of the UK’s online safety laws,” said Ofcom’s Chief Executive, Melanie Dawes. “Too many services have no or inadequate age checks in place, which is not good enough.”
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Published: 16 July 2026
Source: The Record (Recorded Future News)
Category: News
Topics: Children & education · Finance, VC & PE
Retrieved: 17 July 2026
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