TikTok allegedly allowed children under 13 to create accounts and collect personal information without parental consent, breaching court order. TikTok disagreed with the allegations, emphasizing efforts to protect children.
Lawsuits concerning children's privacy violations are common in social media, with TikTok joining other tech giants in facing penalties. The case is intertwined with the US government's concerns over national security and China-based ownership.
US officials express concerns that China may exploit TikTok for propaganda and data gathering on Americans. TikTok denies allegations and resists pressure to change ownership in response to security fears.
The complaint against TikTok claims restrictions in signing up if users entered a young age, highlighting the platform's alleged violation of children's privacy rules.
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