US Justice Department Sues TikTok Over Alleged Child Privacy Violations

The lawsuit claims TikTok collected data from children under 13 without parental consent, breaching COPPA regulations.

TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are accused of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
The lawsuit alleges TikTok collected and retained personal data from young users without notifying their parents.
Even accounts in TikTok's 'Kids Mode' reportedly gathered personal information, including email addresses.
The US government seeks civil penalties and an injunction to prevent further data collection from children.
TikTok disputes the allegations, citing past compliance and ongoing privacy safeguards for minors.