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TikTok Child Privacy Settlement

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

Photo: Axios

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

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