TikTok: how to control what kids see and set up the social network safely

Tick ​​tock presented to Guide for mothers, fathers and guardians designed to help them understand the platformas well as promoting its own privacy and security tools.

The intention is to also list the security and privacy features available on the platform Practical advice for responsible use of the app. This includes everything from setting up account privacy to how to use parental control tools.

“Our priority is ensuring safety on TikTok, especially when it comes to younger users. We are extremely excited to present this new guide in collaboration with Grooming Argentina and we hope that it will be a valuable tool so that family members can learn about all the functions and tools that TikTok makes available, and thus be able to accompany young people in an informed way to have an secure digital platform,” said Edgar Rodríguez, Director of Public Affairs at TikTok Latin America.

Prepare Argentinaa global organization created to combat the crime of grooming and sexual harassment of children and adolescents through digital media, has worked closely with TikTok in the development of this project.

Hernán Navarro, founder of Grooming Argentina, assures that this guide constitutes a key tool for families and a decisive step in the fight against grooming in Latin America, a problem that represents more serious crime in digital matters towards girls, boys and adolescents.

“This initiative is an example of the importance of collaboration with digital platforms to advance together towards a path of protection of children and adolescents on the Internet,” he warns.

Meanwhile, Sandra Coronel, member of the Digital Education Operational Management team of the Buenos Aires Ministry of Education, explained that the intention is to promote privacy and security when using the platform.

TikTok Parental Controls

In the guide you will find the tools that TikTok offers to guarantee the safety and protection of teenagers. more than 13 yearsthe minimum age allowed to have an account, although this principle is not always respected.

TikTok provides two types of protection measures: the limitation of some functions and the creation of more restrictive settings for users under the age of 18 yearsaccording to age.

As for the profiles of the people in between 13 and 15 years oldthey are automatically configured as private, meaning they cannot receive direct messages, nor access the duo, paste or download options.

There are several security and privacy tools that allow you to have more control over your account. For example, settings such as public and private, defining who can view, comment or interact with videos, filtering comments, controlling screen time, as well as blocking and reporting options.

The platform offers “Family Sync Mode” which allows you to connect teenagers’ accounts with those of their parents or guardians. This allows you to access settings and set remote security controls. Therefore, online activities can be observed and monitored efficiently to detect and prevent risks.

In an increasingly interconnected context, the platform recognizes the importance of online safety, especially for young people. It is essential to play an active role in adolescents’ experiences and maintain an open dialogue about their safety and privacy.