Spain considers shutting down TikTok over child abuse content

The Spanish government has begun evaluating the possibility of shutting down the TikTok platform in the country on the grounds that it facilitates the spread of child abuse content.

Spanish Minister of Youth and Children Sira Rego has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office following a report by the research organization Maldita.es. The study identified 1,183 videos related to the sexual abuse of children on TikTok, noting that these contents were viewed approximately 48 million times. Furthermore, it was stated that there are more than 26,000 accounts that may be linked to these videos.

In light of this data, the Ministry has placed the option of suspending TikTok's services in Spain on its agenda. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez drew attention to the dangers of social media for children, emphasizing that digital platforms fuel hatred and create unsafe spaces for children. Sanchez stated that the government is determined to take the necessary measures against this situation.