ANPD orders TikTok’s Brazilian subsidiary ByteDance Brasil to delete irregularly collected data and implement stricter privacy measures for users under 16, after finding data processing of minors without a legal basis and non‑log‑in access to TikTok content without a profile.

Brazil fined ByteDance $30 million (153.7 million reais) for alleged child safety violations and failures to implement protective measures for users under 16.

This action follows a broader pattern in Brazil of stricter online platform oversight, including the 2024 blocking of X (Twitter) for 40 days until compliance with a Supreme Court order.

ByteDance can appeal the ruling within ten days.

Brazil’s tougher stance aligns with international moves to tighten protections for children online amid ongoing regulatory and court scrutiny.

TikTok has not publicly responded to the agency’s remarks yet.

ANDP aims to demonstrate enforcement seriousness by pursuing actions across 22 social networks, with potential further steps under a new child protection law.

Enforcement example: Discord cited after a teenager was urged to self‑harm during a livestream, highlighting broader safety concerns the agency is addressing.

Noncompliance can trigger daily fines, with a possible 25% reduction if ByteDance waives its right to appeal and pays promptly.

The ruling comes as public figures critique TikTok’s protections, underscoring domestic pressure on platform safety.

The case is part of Brazil’s wider move to tighten online protections for minors, including age verification and limits on endless scrolling under a Digital Law.

Brazil remains a key market for ByteDance, with plans for its first Latin American data center in Pecém, Ceará.