FTC Refers TikTok Child Privacy Complaint to DOJ
The FTC alleges TikTok and its parent company ByteDance violated children's privacy laws and has escalated the matter to the Department of Justice.
- The FTC's investigation suggests TikTok may be violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
- This move follows a 2019 settlement where TikTok paid $5.7 million for similar violations.
- TikTok disputes the FTC's allegations, claiming they are based on outdated practices.
- The referral adds to TikTok's legal challenges, including a potential U.S. ban if ByteDance doesn't divest.
- The FTC's public announcement of the referral is unusual but deemed necessary for public interest.
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