The US Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024 over allegations that it violated children's online privacy laws. The settlement is believed to be one of the largest ever over the issue.

Federal prosecutors accused TikTok of collecting and keeping data from children without notifying parents or receiving consent.

Under the settlement, TikTok will pay US$300 million immediately and an additional US$100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered with the Federal…

The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission jointly sued TikTok in 2024.