Justice Department Secures $400M Settlement with TikTok and ByteDance to Resolve Childrenβs Privacy Litigation
22 August 2026 at 07:53
August 21 β Today, the Department of Justice announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok, ByteDance, and affiliated entities (TikTok) resolving litigation concerning compliance with the Childrenβs Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations (COPPA). Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order...