The US government has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media giant of unlawfully collecting children’s data.
The lawsuit said the video streaming platform has failed to delete accounts upon parental request.
The lawsuit argued that the TikTok was invading children’s privacy on a massive scale, violating laws.
Repeat Offenders
The Department of Justice (DOJ) called TikTok and ByteDance as “repeat offenders,” in failing to secure personal data.
The official statement said that the company violated several laws that mandate online companies to obtain parental consent for collecting information on users under 13.
TikTok Reject Allegations
Meanwhile, TikTok disputes the claims, saying that it is committed to maintaining child safety.
The company claims to proactively remove underage users and implement safety measures like default screen-time limits and additional privacy protections for minors.
“We disagree with these allegations, many of which relate to past events and practices that are factually inaccurate or have been addressed,” a TikTok spokesperson stated.
