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DOJ and TikTok reach $400M settlement over children's privacy violations

The U.S. Department of Justice and TikTok have agreed to a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that the social media platform violated children's online privacy laws. This settlement, one of the largest under the Children's Online Privacy Act, will see TikTok pay the sum without admitting wrongdoing or facing further litigation. The agreement follows significant changes TikTok has implemented in its ownership, management, and privacy practices since the lawsuit was initially filed in 2024. AI

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DOJ and TikTok reach $400M settlement over children's privacy violations

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Ashley Gold ·

    Scoop: DOJ, TikTok settle for $400 million in children's privacy suit

    <p>The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/11/trump-doj-executive-privilege-democratic-probes" target="_blank">Justice Department</a> and <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/08/tiktok-content-creators-news" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, along with parent company <a href="http…