Christopher Weiss of Seeger Weiss has initiated a class action lawsuit against TikTok, asserting that the popular social media platform deliberately sidestepped age verification protocols and subsequently monetized the data of its underage users. This legal action represents a nationwide class as well as a specific New Jersey subclass composed of individuals under the age of 13.
The claim seeks to address concerns regarding the platform’s compliance with child protection laws, particularly focusing on how the data of minors was allegedly collected without proper verification of age. This legal move raises important questions about user privacy and child protection in the digital age, especially considering the vast reach and influence of social media applications like TikTok.
Further details of the lawsuit can be explored here.