The US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the social media platform:
– Illegally collected personal data from children under 13 without parental consent
– Failed to delete children’s accounts and data when requested
– Allowed children to interact with adults and other users
The lawsuit seeks penalties and aims to ensure TikTok complies with child privacy laws and protects young users’ personal information.
The lawsuit seeks to hold TikTok accountable for safeguarding young users’ privacy and adhering to federal regulations.
