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TikTok Agrees to Pay $400 Million to Resolve DOJ Child Privacy Lawsuit

21 Ağustos 2026The Verge

The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with TikTok, requiring the company to pay $400 million due to violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit, filed in 2024, accused TikTok of collecting data from minors without proper parental consent.
This settlement highlights ongoing concerns regarding children's privacy in the digital age.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act was enacted to protect the privacy of children under 13 by requiring parental consent for data collection. TikTok's case is part of a broader trend where regulators are becoming more vigilant about enforcing these protections, reflecting societal concerns about children's…
The settlement underscores the increasing scrutiny tech companies face regarding their data practices, especially concerning vulnerable populations like children. As digital platforms continue to evolve, regulatory bodies are likely to impose stricter guidelines to protect minors, which could reshape how companies h…

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