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TikTok settles children's privacy suit with DOJ for $400 million
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.
TL;DR
- TikTok will pay $400 million to the U.S. Department of Justice.
- The settlement resolves a 2024 lawsuit alleging violations of federal children's privacy laws.
- Allegations include collecting data from children under 13 without parental consent and failing to delete their accounts.
- The settlement includes an immediate payment of $300 million and another $100 million after a previous consent decree is vacated.
- This case highlights the ongoing legal challenges social media companies face regarding children's privacy.