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Challenges of Protecting Children on Social Media Platforms

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  • The settlement, announced by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on August 21, 2026, addresses claims that TikTok failed to protect children under 13 and collected their personal information without parental consent.
  • The lawsuit was filed in 2024, alleging that TikTok allowed children under 13 to use regular accounts and collected personal information in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
  • The case follows a 2019 action against Musical.ly, where the company paid a $5.7 million fine for similar violations.
  • Since the 2024 lawsuit, TikTok has made changes to its ownership, leadership, compliance systems, and privacy policies, including enhancing age verification and parental controls.

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