The senators call on the government to “suspend TikTok in France and (to) request its suspension within the European Union”, if the social network does not take several measures before 2024.
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What future for TikTok in France? The Senate commission of inquiry charged with studying the operation and “influence strategy” of the application of Chinese origin, recommends, Thursday, July 6, to better control it and to force it to take a certain number of measures under penalty of suspension.
The senators call on the government to “suspend TikTok in France and (To) ask for its suspension within the European Union”if this social network does not clarify, before January 1, 2024, the nature of its links with the Chinese authorities and if it does not put in place a moderation “effective” and a “effective age control”.
The committee intends “hold (TikTok) accountable for its content”because of his “active role” on the videos it broadcasts. Social networks are accused of having participated in the excitement of the recent riots in France, triggered after the death of Nahel. These contents “could be biased in favor of Chinese authorities anxious to fuel unrest that could weaken the image of democracy”, establishes this report. The parliamentarians recommend “a priori moderation in the event of serious disturbances to public order” and the possibility for the authorities “to withdraw or block access” to certain content.
A block after one hour for minors
The senators also recommend a “application crash after 60 minutes” for minors. Citing cybersecurity risks, parliamentarians also want to extend the ban on the application in France to all staff of public or private operators. “of vital importance”. Finally, they demand “negotiating a fair deal” with the society of authors against audiovisual piracy, and fairer remuneration for publishers of music used on the platform.
The commission of inquiry returns in parallel to the multiple controversies which have enamelled the history of the application. TikTok has notably been accused of spying on and remotely geolocating journalists, transferring user data to China and taking censorship measures for the benefit of Beijing or its allies.