Chinese app Tic Tac Toe is very popular, especially among very young users. But now the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched two investigations into data protection in Tic Tac Toe. This is all about it.

It was only in February 2021 that the European consumer organization BEUC filed a complaint against Tic Tac Toe with the EU Commission and the Network of National Consumer Protection Authorities. The reason: the Chinese short video app does not adequately protect the youngest users.

Inadequate data protection in Tic Tac Toe: Determined by DPC

The Irish Data Protection Authority comes to a similar conclusion. the reason Dye Data Protection Commission (DPC) Two investigations have been launched against the Chinese app.

DPC is the leading data protection supervisory authority in the European Union. So your focus is especially on compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In July 2021 the Dutch Data Protection Authority had A fine of 750,000 euros Imposed on Tic Tac Toe. The app and its operators violated the privacy of children’s personal data.

Now the Chinese short video app may face the next fine. This is because the Irish DPC can be fined up to four per cent of a company’s global turnover.

Why is DPC looking for Tic Tac Toe?

The DPC’s first investigation focuses on dealing with minors. The Data Protection Authority wants to investigate whether the personal data of children and adolescents has been processed “within the framework of the platform settings”.

DPC also wants to target “age verification procedures” for users under the age of 13.

The second investigation is related to the disclosure of consumer information to China. The goal is to determine whether tic-tac-toe parental bettance is still compliant with European data when transferring personal data to countries outside the EU.

That’s what Tic Tac Toe says about the allegations

As Several media outlets reported unanimouslyTick ​​Tock announced that it would like to work with inspectors. “The privacy and security of the Tic-Tac-Toe community, especially our youngest members, is our priority,” the company said.

The company has introduced extensive guidelines and regulations to protect user data. When transferring data from Europe, Tic Tac Toe relies on approved methods – for example, the so-called common contract terms.

Also interesting: