Dad will know what you "tiktok": network incorporates measures to protect minors

MADRID (EFE).— TikTok yesterday added new security tools , including automatic notifications to parents whenever their children upload a video, photo, or story visible to other users.

The app unveiled new tools that aim to provide greater transparency and family participation in teens' digital experiences.

He assured that adults will be able to block specific accounts to prevent children from accessing them and also know if a minor has changed their account's privacy settings.

Teen profiles on TikTok include 50 features and settings designed specifically for them, with the goal of allowing them to express their creativity, connect with friends, and learn , while “ensuring that all of this is done safely ,” the social network emphasized in a press release.

The tools are applied worldwide.

Notifying parents of every post their children make can help keep them informed and start conversations about what they share "without interfering with their creativity or independence," the platform said.

In addition, from your "family sync" profile, you'll see how your children have customized the frequency with which content related to the most popular topics is recommended to them on their "walls," and you'll be aware of the topics your children are interested in, as well as the content and creators that "inspire" them.

Parents will have the power to block accounts so that minors cannot access their content. These accounts will lose the ability to interact directly with a minor.

Although teens can ask their guardians to unblock those accounts if the situation changes, the final decision will always be made by their parents.

TikTok, one of the five most used social networks in the world (along with Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp, and Instagram ), emphasized the importance of “healthy” digital habits and that their use should bring joy, entertainment, connection, and enrichment.

He highlighted the importance of tools like "screen time management" and "sleep schedules" to ensure digital routines adapt to users' needs.

In the same release, the network reported that, after consulting with various research and experts, it has launched a new feature, called "Wellness Missions," to help people develop balanced long-term digital habits. People complete missions and earn "badges" that encourage and reinforce mindful behaviors.

The network also announced several tools to "empower" content creators , including filters to remove comments that may be offensive or inappropriate, the ability to review content before posting, and a new inbox to help creators manage their messages more efficiently.