The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities to resolve litigation over compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Under the agreement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree. The settlement, one of the largest in COPPA cases, follows the DOJ’s 2024 complaint. TikTok has implemented measures to strengthen privacy safeguards, age controls, and parental oversight. Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate emphasized the importance of corporate compliance with child privacy laws. The case was filed in the Central District of California and handled by the Civil Division’s Enforcement and Affirmative Litigation Branch. The DOJ noted the resolution secures a significant recovery while acknowledging TikTok’s compliance improvements. The claims resolved are allegations only, with no liability determination made.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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