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The upcoming changes planned by TikTok will address issues regarding in-app messaging, the public nature of videos, default video download settings, and TikTok's push notifications.
TikTok limits video visibility for teenage users
The first change concerns privacy settings for users under 18 that TikTok introduced earlier this year. At that time, the company introduced stricter regulations for teenagers aged 13 to 15 and slightly more relaxed settings for users aged 16 to 17, focusing on account types, comments, and the use of TikTok's interactive features such as Stitch and Duet. Now, TikTok states that new users aged 16 to 17 will have their direct messaging settings set to No One by default, and this user group will be prompted to review and confirm their settings the next time they use the messaging feature.
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The app will also display a pop-up message when users under 16 post their first video, asking them to choose who can view their content such as followers, friends, or only themselves. (The 'Everyone' option has been disabled.). Previously, TikTok restricted who could view accounts belonging to users under 16, only displaying their content to approved followers when using default settings. Now, the video-sharing platform empowers teenagers to decide the level of public visibility they want for their content, requiring them to decide before publishing their videos.
Additionally, TikTok announced that they will disable the Duet and Stitch features for users under 16, which is not new as it is part of the privacy changes implemented in January.
Furthermore, teenagers aged 16 to 17 will now be prompted to decide whether others can download their videos or not. While TikTok will not prevent teenagers from uploading their content, the app will require them to confirm their choice, reminding them that this means the video could be shared on other platforms. Meanwhile, video downloading remains disabled for users aged 13 to 15.
The last change is perhaps the most interesting as it's something both YouTube and Instagram haven't introduced: TikTok will limit push notifications.
Teenagers aged 13 to 15 will not receive any push notifications after 9 p.m., while those aged 16 to 17 will not receive any notifications after 10 p.m. Notifications will resume at 8 a.m. the following day.
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TikTok emphasizes that there is no 'end goal' for privacy and safety efforts, while noting that the company will continue to implement additional measures in the future. Clearly, the focus here is that TikTok does not want to see stories of teenagers facing bullying and other forms of abuse found by them through public videos and unwanted messages.
