TikTok Settles U.S. Child Privacy Case for $400 Million
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TikTok will pay $400 million to settle U. S. claims that it violated child privacy laws by collecting data from users under 13.
The U. S. Department of Justice announced that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit over children’s privacy.
“Today, the Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities (TikTok) resolving litigation concerning compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA).” reads the press release published by DoJ.
“Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered against TikTok’s predecessor, Musical. ly. The settlement represents one of the largest recoveries ever obtained in a COPPA case.”