In a significant move against tech giants, Brazil's data protection authority has levied a fine of approximately $30 million on TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. The penalty was imposed due to allegations of mishandling the personal data of children and teenagers, a violation of data privacy laws in the country. According to the ruling, TikTok collected and processed young users' personal information without a valid legal basis or adequate safeguards, potentially affecting at least 8 million children. The company has been ordered to delete all illegally obtained data and establish an improved youth protection framework. This decision comes amidst increasing concerns over internet use by minors in Brazil, mirroring efforts in countries like Australia, Canada, and Indonesia. Notably, TikTok's "logged-out feed," which allows users to browse content without creating an account, is a feature available in Brazil but not in the United States or Europe, raising concerns about age verification checks. Earlier this month, Discord was ordered to suspend its livestreaming feature in Brazil due to similar child protection issues. This regulatory push comes under the presidency of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and reflects a broader global trend towards internet regulation for minors.