The European Commission says TikTok’s account settings may expose minors to harm online, including contact with strangers and risks such as cyberbullying. According to the Commission’s position, the way minors’ accounts are configured can make it easier for inappropriate interactions to occur, raising concerns about child safety on the platform. The Commission’s assessment is being presented as a basis for potential enforcement action. If the Commission’s concerns are confirmed through its process, the EU can impose a fine that may reach up to 6% of TikTok’s total worldwide annual turnover. The move reflects the Commission’s view that compliance with EU rules protecting children and privacy online is not being met. The issue centers on the practical effect of TikTok’s settings on minors’ exposure to other users, rather than on a single reported incident. TikTok is not described in the available reporting as conceding the allegations, but the Commission’s case sets out what it considers to be problematic design or default configurations. The matter continues through the EU’s enforcement procedure.