TikTok Joins Family Online Safety Institute to Promote Online Safety for Families

TikTok, the world's leading platform for short-form mobile videos, has joined the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) to promote online safety for families. FOSI recognizes TikTok's commitment to providing a positive and genuine experience for its users, aligning with their own message of encouraging families to share positive online experiences and engage in conversations with their children about online activities.

FOSI CEO, Stephen Balkam, emphasizes the importance of keeping up with the platforms and services that teens and families use the most in order to address the rapid changes in online safety. With TikTok consistently being one of the most downloaded apps globally, it has a significant opportunity to make a difference in the lives of its users.

TikTok takes the safety and well-being of its community seriously and has implemented various measures on a global scale. These include policies, settings, controls, moderation, and education. Users have access to a range of controls to manage their individual experience, such as limiting who can view or comment on their content. The app also provides in-app reporting tools to easily report any misuse. Additionally, TikTok has developed an online Safety Center, blog series, and safety videos to educate users about the available controls and settings to curate their experience.

FOSI fully supports TikTok's commitment to creating a positive experience and educating users about their safety options. This aligns with their shared mission of supporting and developing industry best practices in online safety.

Kudzi Chikumbu, Director of Creator Community at TikTok, emphasizes their dedication to building a positive environment where creativity thrives. TikTok's community guidelines, in-app tools, and educational resources are designed to ensure a fun and welcoming experience for everyone while prioritizing community safety. They are pleased to support FOSI and its mission to make the online world safer for families.

FOSI is an international non-profit organization that works towards creating a safer online world for children and families. They bring together leaders from various sectors to collaborate and innovate solutions and policies in the field of online safety. Through research, resources, events, and special projects, FOSI promotes a culture of responsibility online and encourages digital citizenship for all. FOSI's membership includes leading internet and telecommunications companies worldwide.