US Sues TikTok and ByteDance for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy.
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US Sues TikTok and ByteDance for Failing to Protect Children's Privacy.
The recent legal action by the US government against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, has brought significant attention to issues of data privacy, especially concerning children's information. This lawsuit represents a crucial moment in the broader conversation about how social media platforms handle personal data, particularly that of young users. Image credit: Google screenshot Introduction: The Growing Concern Over Digital Privacy As social media becomes an integral part of daily life, concerns over digital privacy, particularly regarding children, have intensified. TikTok, a platform renowned for its short-form videos and immense popularity among younger audiences, is now at the heart of a major legal battle. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a lawsuit alleging that TikTok and ByteDance failed to comply with federal privacy laws designed to protect children under 13 years old. This legal dispute highlights several significant…
