FTC and Justice Department sue TikTok over alleged child privacy violations
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Headline
: FTC and Justice Department Sue TikTok Over Child Privacy Violations
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Summary
: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit against TikTok.
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Issue
: TikTok is accused of violating child privacy laws by mishandling data of users under 13.
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Claims
: The suit alleges TikTok collected personal information without proper consent.
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Impact
: If successful, this could impose significant changes on TikTok's data handling practices.
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Background
: The action follows growing concerns about social media platforms’ protection of young users.