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 prioritise content and keep users engaged.

The ICO has launched investigations into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur, over concerns about how they handle children's personal data and whether their systems sufficiently protect

The UK’s data watchdog has launched an investigation into TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over handling of the personal information of children.