+- FrameForge Storyboard Studio Forums (https://forum.frameforge.com)
+-- Forum: FrameForge Previz Studio Resources (https://forum.frameforge.com/forum-5.html)
+--- Forum: Sets & Locations (https://forum.frameforge.com/forum-15.html)
+--- Thread: TikTok Hit With €25 Million Brazil Fine Over Children’s Data (/thread-413378.html)
TikTok Hit With €25 Million Brazil Fine Over Children’s Data - Neila Lendzion - 08-26-2026
TikTok has been fined 153.7 million Brazilian reais, around €25 million, by Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) over concerns about how the platform processes children’s and teenagers’ personal data.
The decision puts TikTok’s age verification, personalized content, data collection, and parental controls under renewed scrutiny. It also adds to growing regulatory pressure on major social media platforms to provide stronger protections for younger users.
Why Did Brazil Fine TikTok?
The ANPD determined that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, had not done enough to prevent the unlawful processing of minors’ personal information.
One major concern involved TikTok’s logout feed, which allows users to browse personalized content without signing into an account. According to Brazilian regulators, TikTok could collect information from these users and use it to customize recommendations without having a reliable way to determine whether they were children.
The regulator also criticized TikTok’s registration process. The platform has relied heavily on users entering their own birth dates, which the ANPD considered insufficient to reliably prevent children from accessing the service or teenagers from registering without parental involvement.
Investigation Began in 2021
The investigation dates back to March 2021 and examined TikTok’s treatment of both registered and unregistered users.
In November 2024, Brazilian authorities ordered ByteDance to suspend certain functionality and develop a compliance plan. TikTok submitted a revised proposal in May 2025, but the ANPD said it still lacked effective safeguards, particularly in relation to age verification and parental consent.
The regulator ultimately concluded that TikTok had not adequately demonstrated that its technical and organizational measures effectively protected minors.
What Changes Must TikTok Make?
The fine is only one part of the regulatory decision. ByteDance must also delete illegally collected personal data and introduce stronger protections for younger users.
The measures include:
- Stronger default privacy settings for users under 16
- Greater parental oversight
- Improved content filtering
- Reduced data collection from logged-out users
- Restrictions on personalized features and advertising
- Stronger age verification
- Additional limits on certain account functions
Does the Fine Affect TikTok Coins?
The Brazilian case focuses on data protection and minors’ privacy, rather than TikTok Coins themselves.
TikTok Coins are part of the platform’s virtual economy and can be used for eligible virtual gifting and livestream-related features. However, restrictions on livestreaming or account functionality could influence access to some virtual features for certain users.
Eligible adult users who want to Buy TikTok Coins can also explore purchasing options on z2u.com. Before completing a transaction, users should check TikTok’s current terms, regional availability, age requirements, and applicable payment conditions.
TikTok Can Appeal
ByteDance has argued that the allegations largely concern practices dating back to 2021 and do not fully reflect improvements made in later years.
The company has 10 working days from receiving notification to appeal the decision. The penalty may also be reduced if ByteDance pays promptly and waives its right to appeal.
Why This Case Matters
Brazil’s decision reflects a wider regulatory trend. Governments are increasingly asking social media companies to prove that their age verification, privacy controls, and child-safety systems work effectively in practice.
For TikTok, the challenge is finding a balance between personalized recommendations and stricter privacy requirements.
For users, the case is a reminder to review account privacy settings, parental controls, and feature eligibility. As regulations continue to develop, access to livestreams, virtual gifts, and other TikTok features may increasingly depend on a user’s age, account status, and location.
Final Thoughts
The €25 million Brazilian fine represents another significant regulatory challenge for TikTok. Beyond the financial penalty, ByteDance must strengthen its approach to age verification, data collection, parental controls, and privacy protection.
The outcome could also influence how other social platforms handle minors’ data. As regulators continue tightening requirements, TikTok will need to demonstrate that its safeguards protect younger users while allowing eligible adults to continue using the platform’s broader ecosystem.