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Spanish Investigators Criticize TikTok for Child Abuse Content Inaction

Spanish Investigators Criticize TikTok for Child Abuse Content Inaction

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ThreatCluster •November 9, 2026 at 15:09 UTC
  • •Maldita.es identified over 1,000 child abuse videos on TikTok with 48 million views.
  • •TikTok removed only 10% of flagged content and blocked 26% of illegal posts in Spain.
  • •The EU has ordered TikTok to change its platform design or face fines.

Spanish anti-disinformation foundation Maldita.es reported that TikTok failed to adequately remove child sexual abuse material, identifying over 1,000 videos with 48 million views. The investigation revealed that TikTok only removed 10% of flagged content and blocked 26% of illegal posts in Spain. Maldita.es stated that the platform's features are being exploited by child predators, with material typically found on the dark web appearing on TikTok. The EU has mandated TikTok to alter its 'harmful' For You feed design or face significant fines. TikTok has not responded to requests for comment regarding these findings. The platform, owned by ByteDance, is facing increasing scrutiny and potential legal actions for its failure to protect minors. The report raises serious concerns about TikTok's effectiveness in combating child abuse content.

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2026-11-07
Maldita.es investigation published
The investigation revealed over 1,000 videos of child abuse on TikTok, prompting criticism of the platform's content moderation.
Ground.News
2026-11-07
EU issues warning to TikTok
The EU ordered TikTok to change its For You feed design due to concerns over harmful content, threatening fines for non-compliance.
Anews.Tr
2026-11-07
Maldita.es report findings released
The findings from Maldita.es questioned TikTok's effectiveness in preventing child abuse material on its platform.
The Local

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Common questions

What specific content was flagged?
Maldita.es identified over 1,000 videos containing child sexual abuse material on TikTok.
What actions is the EU taking against TikTok?
The EU has mandated TikTok to change its For You feed design or face significant fines.
How effective is TikTok's content moderation?
The investigation found that TikTok only removed 10% of flagged content and blocked 26% of illegal posts.