TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in DOJ Children’s Privacy Suit
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing it of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The settlement includes an immediate payment of $300 million, with an additional $100 million contingent on a court vacating a prior consent decree against TikTok's predecessor, Musical.ly. The Department of Justice noted TikTok has made significant changes to its privacy practices since the suit was filed.
- Entities
- Topic: Children's Online Privacy
- Company: Musical.ly
- Topic: Data Privacy
- Company: TikTok
- Topic: Legal Settlements
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