The US Department of Justice announced on August 21, 2026, that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit regarding violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit, filed in 2024, alleged that TikTok collected data from children without parental notification or consent and failed to delete accounts when requested by parents. TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon the vacating of a prior consent decree related to its predecessor, Musical.ly, according to a DOJ press release.
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TikTok to Pay $400 Million to Settle Child Privacy Lawsuit
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over allegations of violating child privacy laws. The settlement includes an immediate payment of $300 million and an additional $100 million contingent on a prior consent decree being vacated.
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