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EU Investigates TikTok for Ad Transparency Violations

5/16/2025

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TikTok is under scrutiny as the European Commission's initial findings suggest its advertising practices breach the EU's Digital Services Act. Launched in February 2024, the investigation uncovers TikTok's lack of crucial ad transparency. If the violations are validated, the platform could be hit with fines reaching 6% of its annual revenue, prompting TikTok to challenge some conclusions.

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TikTok is under scrutiny as the European Commission's initial findings suggest its advertising practices breach the EU's Digital Services Act. Launched in February 2024, the investigation uncovers TikTok's lack of crucial ad transparency. If the violations are validated, the platform could be hit with fines reaching 6% of its annual revenue, prompting TikTok to challenge some conclusions.