TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged it violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) two years ago. The resolution concludes a legal battle over the platform's handling of children's personal data.
Background
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) imposes strict requirements on online platforms collecting data from children under 13. TikTok has faced ongoing scrutiny over child safety and data practices.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 22, 2026 at 04:25 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10