TIKTOK PRIVACY VIOLATIONS
Google, Meta, TikTok sue to block California youth social media law
The law, known as Assembly Bill 1709, prohibits such platforms from offering underage children "psychologically exploitative features" that could lead to compulsive use, such as providing personal recommendations and sending videos through autoplay features. It also requires the deletion of children's accounts with those features.
1.7 million pounds of sugar recalled across 8 US states; FDA cites key reason behind the big move; check if your state is on the list
A significant recall of nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar products has been announced by the US FDA. The affected sugar products may contain wheat kernels, which pose an allergen risk to consumers. These products are sold under the United, Good & Gather, and Crystal Sugar brands distributed across multiple states. Batches of light brown and powdered sugar with specific batch numbers are included in the recall.
California governor signs law to limit children's social media risks
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children's safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive features to users under 16 years old. Instead, it defines "addictive" features as ones that are "psychologically exploitative" and prohibits social media companies from providing children with features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic recommendations and autoplay.
EU faces revolt over social media ban for children
The European Union is poised for a big reveal of its plans to keep minors safe online -- but proposals to restrict their social media access and force age checks have drawn fire from children's rights groups and privacy defenders alike. children's rights groups fear that social media limits will infringe on minors' freedoms, while digital rights groups raise concerns over age verification.
Brazil fines TikTok $30 million in 'powerful signal' over child safety
Brazil's data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a "powerful signal" to social media companies. He said the fine of 153.7 million reais ($29.9 million) was a "powerful signal to other platforms regarding how seriously the ANPD takes this work" and that the agency hoped they "get the message".
TikTok agrees to $400 million US children's privacy settlement
The Justice Department sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024 for allegedly failing to protect children's privacy, and illegally collecting their information.
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TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. This resolution addresses allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws. The company will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million later. This action follows a 2024 lawsuit concerning data collection practices. The settlement aims to protect children's online privacy and data security.
US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations: ABC News
US government is close to a $400 million deal with TikTok. This settlement addresses claims of child privacy breaches. The funds are reportedly for President Trump's beautification projects in Washington. The lawsuit alleged TikTok collected children's data without parental consent, violating privacy laws.
California governor alleges TikTok is suppressing content critical of Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom alleged on Monday that TikTok was suppressing content critical of President Donald Trump and that Newsom was launching a review of the social media platform's content moderation practices to determine if they violated state law.
TikTok hit by fresh complaint over data access
Online privacy campaigners filed fresh complaints against social media giant TikTok and two other Chinese-owned companies on Thursday, saying they had failed to comply with data access requests. "All three tech companies have failed to comply with access requests.
Chinese apps including TikTok hit by privacy complaints in Europe
Online privacy campaigners said Thursday they had filed complaints in several European countries against six Chinese companies including TikTok, accusing them of "unlawfully" sending Europeans' personal data to China. Prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group NOYB (None of Your Business) said it has lodged six complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi -- in its first such action against Chinese companies.
US states accuse TikTok of harming young users
A group of 14 US states on Tuesday filed lawsuits accusing TikTok of ensnaring young users with addictive features, then harming their minds and violating their privacy. TikTok then hits young users with money-making ads, the lawsuits argue.
Texas sues TikTok for violating children's privacy
Paxton said TikTok, whose parent is China's ByteDance, does not provide tools to restrict children's privacy and account settings, even allowing information to be shared from accounts set to "private," and allows targeted advertising to children.
US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13
The U.S. Justice Department has sued TikTok and ByteDance, alleging failure to protect children's privacy in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The lawsuit claims TikTok collected data from users under 13 without parental consent. The Federal Trade Commission supports the suit, seeking substantial penalties that could potentially reach billions of dollars.
US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13
The government said TikTok violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act that requires services aimed at children to obtain parental consent to collect personal information from users under age 13.
US lawsuit against TikTok to focus on childrens' privacy
TikTok faces challenges from Congress over data access concerns by the Chinese government and a divestiture law requiring ByteDance to sell U.S. assets to avoid a ban.
US regulator says TikTok may be violating child privacy law
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday that it had referred a complaint against TikTok to the Justice Department, saying the popular video sharing app may be violating child privacy laws. FTC chair Lina Khan said Tuesday on X that the follow-up investigation had "found reason to believe that TikTok is violating or about to violate" COPPA and other federal laws.
US judge blocks Montana from banning TikTok use in state
US District Judge Donald Molloy issued a preliminary injunction to block the ban on the Chinese-owned app, saying the state ban "oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users."
Virginia, other US states back Montana in TikTok ban: court filing
A group of 18 state attorneys general, including Virginia, Georgia, and Alaska, have expressed their support for Montana's ban on TikTok, a Chinese-owned app. They argue that TikTok engages in deceptive practices and poses a threat to privacy as personal information can be accessed by the Chinese Communist Party. TikTok has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the ban, claiming it violates free speech rights. A hearing on TikTok's request for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for October 12. Efforts to pass legislation to ban TikTok nationwide have stalled.
US tech groups back TikTok in challenge to Montana state ban
Two tech groups on Monday backed TikTok in its lawsuit seeking to block enforcement of a Montana state ban on use of the short video sharing app before it takes effect on Jan. 1.
TikTok asks US judge to block Montana ban before January 1 effective date
TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance and filed suit in May, asked US District Judge Donald W. Molloy to issue a preliminary injunction to block the first-of-its-kind US state ban on several grounds, arguing it violates the First Amendment free speech rights of the company and users.
ETtech Explainer: EU’s $1.3 billion fine on Meta is one of many penalties on Big Tech globally
Big Tech companies worldwide have come under the lens of antitrust regulators, policymakers and enforcement agencies amid concerns about privacy violations, data protection, abuse of market dominance and geopolitical tit-for-tats.
Snapchat agrees to pay $35 million over illegal user data collection in US
Snapchat will be paying the amount for violating Illinois's biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
US state sues TikTok over safety and security breaches
The US state of Indiana has sued popular social media app TikTok over safety and security breaches.
TikTok says to address European concerns by opening up about how it works
The social media app said on Tuesday it would open a European Transparency and Accountability Centre, at first virtually and later at a facility in Ireland expected to open next year
ByteDance to pay $92 million in US privacy settlement
The federal lawsuit alleged that TikTok broke the Illinois biometric privacy law, which allows suits against companies that harvest consumer data without consent, including via facial and fingerprint scanning.
TikTok agrees to pay $92 million in privacy lawsuit in US
In 2019, TikTok settled a $1.1 million lawsuit over alleged children's privacy allegations.
Italy tells TikTok to block users after death of young girl
In a statement, the regulator said that although TikTok had committed to ban registration for children aged under 13, it was nonetheless easy to circumvent this rule.
12-yr-old London girl can sue TikTok for privacy breach, court grants anonymity
TikTok has come under increased scrutiny by several EU data watchdogs over children’s data.
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