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Justice Department Sues TikTok Over Child Data Privacy! #newsdigests #tiktok #departmentofjustice

Justice Department Sues TikTok Over Child Data Privacy! #newsdigests #tiktok #departmentofjustice

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are moving forward with a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular social media platform of violating child privacy laws. According to the claims, TikTok collected data from users under the age of 13 without obtaining parental consent, a clear breach of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Even more troubling, the lawsuit alleges that TikTok was aware of these users' ages and still proceeded to share their data for targeted advertising purposes.

This is not the first time TikTok has faced such allegations. Back in 2019, TikTok’s predecessor, Musical.ly, was embroiled in similar controversies. The implications of this case are massive and have the potential to reshape how social media platforms handle children’s data. Other tech giants such as Google and Meta have also faced scrutiny over similar issues.

Will TikTok experience a similar fate? That remains to be seen. Stay informed and always be conscious of where your data is going.

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Keywords

  • TikTok
  • Justice Department
  • FTC
  • Child Privacy
  • Parental Consent
  • COPPA
  • Musical.ly
  • Social Media Data
  • Targeted Ads
  • Google
  • Meta

FAQ

  1. What is the lawsuit against TikTok about? The Justice Department and FTC are suing TikTok for allegedly violating child privacy laws by collecting data from users under 13 without parental consent and sharing it for targeted ads.

  2. What law is TikTok accused of violating? TikTok is accused of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

  3. Have there been similar cases in the past? Yes, TikTok's predecessor Musical.ly faced similar allegations in 2019.

  4. What are the potential implications of this case? This lawsuit could significantly impact how social media platforms handle children's data, possibly leading to stricter regulations and policies.

  5. Have other tech companies faced similar scrutiny? Yes, other tech giants like Google and Meta have faced scrutiny over similar child privacy issues.

  6. What can users do to stay informed? Users should stay aware of where their data is going and stay updated on news regarding data privacy regulations and lawsuits.

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