TikTok to Pay $400 Million to Settle DOJ Child Privacy Lawsuit

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The US Department of Justice announced that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 alleging violations of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The DOJ alleged that TikTok collected data from children without parental notification or consent and failed to delete accounts when parents requested. TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree against TikTok's predecessor, Musical.ly. The settlement is described as one of the largest recoveries ever.