TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement related to allegations of violating children’s online privacy. The agreement comes two years after the U.S. Department of Justice brought forth the claims.
The U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit centered around the platform’s handling of data collected from users under the age of 13.
The $400 million settlement resolves these claims. Details of how the funds will be distributed were not immediately available in the source material. The agreement brings a close to the legal battle that began two years ago, addressing concerns about the privacy of young users on the popular social media platform.
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