The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the popular social media platform has been collecting and using young children’s private information without parental consent. This legal action underscores growing concerns about data privacy, particularly the strengthening protection mechanisms around children’s online activities. Brian Boynton, head of the DOJ’s Civil Division, stated, “This action is necessary to prevent the defendants, who are repeat offenders and operate on a massive scale, from collecting and using young children’s private information without any parental consent or control.”
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