U.K. probes TikTok, Reddit over children's personal data practices

Watchdog seeks clarity on how information is used to suggest content to young people

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Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, wants to ensure TikTok and Reddit are safeguarding children's privacy. (Source photos by Reuters)

(Reuters) -- Britain's privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office, on Monday launched an investigation into how TikTok, Reddit and online image sharing website Imgur safeguard children's privacy.

Social media companies use complex algorithms to prioritize content and keep users engaged. However, the fact that they amplify similar content can lead to children being influenced by increasing amounts of harmful material.

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