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Brazil Slaps TikTok with Big Fine | Annapolis News
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Brazil’s data watchdog just slapped ByteDance—TikTok’s parent company—with a $30 million fine for mishandling minors’ personal data, sparking global attention as countries like Australia and Canada ramp up their own regulations. The agency accused TikTok of collecting sensitive info from teens without proper safeguards, even while users were browsing as guests. This move follows Brazil’s recent push to regulate social media’s impact on youth, including a controversial Discord pause after a suicide case. With President Lula’s administration and First Lady Janja calling for stricter action, Brazil is sending a clear message: platforms must prioritize child safety online—or face serious consequences.
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