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Aug 22, 2026, 7:19 AM

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TikTok Child Privacy Settlement

TikTok and ByteDance pay $400 million to settle US allegations of collecting children's data.

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

  • TikTok and ByteDance settled for $400 million over children's privacy violations. BBC Technology, Axios
  • Settlement stems from allegations TikTok collected vast amounts of data on millions under age 13. BBC Technology, Axios

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

  • Settlement is one of largest recoveries obtained under Children's Online Privacy Act. Axios
  • TikTok settled without admitting wrongdoing or undergoing further litigation. Axios
  • Settlement based on 2024 lawsuit filed during Biden administration. Axios