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Saksham
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Bebyond • 3m

US Government Files Major Lawsuit Against TikTok The US Department of Justice has just filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against TikTok and its parent companies, alleging massive violations of children's privacy laws. As a tech law expert, here are my key takeaways: - Scale of Violations: The complaint alleges TikTok knowingly allowed millions of children under 13 to create accounts without parental consent, collecting vast amounts of their personal data. - Failure to Delete: TikTok allegedly obstructed parents' attempts to delete their children's accounts and data, violating COPPA requirements. - Systemic Issues: The lawsuit claims TikTok's internal processes for identifying and removing child accounts were woefully inadequate. - Potential Penalties: Civil penalties could reach into the billions given the scale and duration of alleged violations. - Broader Implications: This case could reshape how social media platforms approach age verification and data collection for young users. What This Means for the Industry: - Expect increased scrutiny of age verification processes - Platforms may need to overhaul parental controls and deletion procedures - Stricter interpretation and enforcement of COPPA likely on the horizon As this case unfolds, companies operating in the social media space need to carefully review their practices around child users. Proactive compliance measures are more critical than ever.

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