…Removed over 2m videos in Nigeria for violating guidelines
TikTok has restated its commitment to online safety in its latest third quarter (Q3) Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, disclosing that over two million videos from Nigeria were removed from the platform.
The report also disclosed that about 99.1 percent of the videos were removed within 24 hours.
“With a proactive detection rate now at 98.2 percent globally, TikTok is more efficient than ever at addressing harmful content before users encounter it,” the platform said in a statement.
Globally, between July and September 2024, the platform removed over 147 million videos globally and of these, 118 million were removed through automation. In Nigeria, 92.1percengt of all videos were removed before a community member reported it to TikTok.
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The report also shows that in Nigeria, the policy areas which saw the most videos removed were Sensitive and Mature Themes, with 99.4 percent removals happening before any user report. Also, Regulated Goods and Commercial Activities, with 99.1percent removals happening before any user report.
TikTok’s mission to inspire creativity and bring joy is underpinned by a strong commitment to user safety, well-being, and content integrity. The platform prioritises a positive environment where users feel free to create, connect, and be entertained.
To uphold these standards, TikTok continuously invests in Trust and Safety professionals who collaborate with advanced technology to enforce its robust community guidelines, terms of service and advertising policies.
According to the platform, the Q3 community guidelines enforcement report highlights TikTok’s leadership in content moderation and safety standards in ensuring a secure and positive platform experience for Nigerian users.
“TikTok remains dedicated to enhancing its safety measures and collaborating with global experts to safeguard its community,” the platform said.
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