Deepfake TikTok Account Using Grainville School Branding Targeted Staff
A TikTok account impersonating Grainville School in Jersey posted five deepfake videos targeting school staff members before being removed. Police are investigating the incident.
What happened
A TikTok account impersonating Grainville School used the school's badge and branding to upload five videos containing deepfake content that targeted school staff members.
The account was removed from TikTok after being reported to the platform and to the States of Jersey Police.
Reported impact
School staff members were targeted by the inappropriate deepfake content posted on the account.
Index analysis
Deputy Rob Ward urged people not to watch, share, or engage with the material, noting that circulating fake accounts can inadvertently give them more attention and encourage similar behaviour.
Governance controls
The Education and Lifelong Learning Minister confirmed the incident had been reported to TikTok and the States of Jersey Police.
The government indicated focus on ensuring swift removal of content, supporting those affected, and reinforcing safeguarding measures.
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