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Department of Justice and TikTok Reach $400 Million Privacy Settlement
Just the facts
The United States Department of Justice reached a $400 million legal settlement with TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. The agreement resolves a 2024 federal lawsuit alleging the social media platform illegally collected personal data from millions of users under the age of 13. The settlement represents one of the largest financial penalties ever imposed in a case concerning children's online privacy. In addition to the monetary penalty, the settlement outlines strict compliance measures for handling minor users' data.
Why this is news
The U.S. Department of Justice finalized a settlement with TikTok to resolve litigation over alleged violations of federal children's privacy regulations. The agreement addresses claims stemming from a 2024 federal lawsuit.
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