TikTok has rolled out several privacy updates in 2026 in response to regulatory pressure across the EU, UK, and US. Here's a quick breakdown of what changed and what it means for users.
Enhanced Profile Privacy Controls
TikTok has added more granular controls over who can see your follower and following lists. Previously this was all-or-nothing — now you can hide your following list while keeping your follower count public.
Clearer Data Transparency
Under pressure from the EU's Digital Services Act, TikTok now shows users a clearer breakdown of what data is collected and how it's used. You can access this under Settings → Privacy → Data & Activity.
Updated Profile View Notifications
TikTok's profile view notification system has been updated. Previously, both users needed the feature enabled to track views. The new system requires only the profile owner to opt in, making anonymous browsing slightly more complex on TikTok's native app.
Age Verification Changes
TikTok has tightened age verification requirements in several European countries, requiring new users to verify their age via a third-party service. Existing accounts are not affected.
What Hasn't Changed
Public profile information — bios, follower counts, video counts, and public videos — remains accessible without an account. TikTok has not restricted access to publicly posted content.
Bottom Line
These updates are mostly positive for user privacy on TikTok's native platform. For those using Tokgoon to browse anonymously, nothing has changed — public profiles are still fully viewable without a login or trace.
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