Indiana Appeals Court Revives TikTok Lawsuit Over Child Safety and Privacy Issues

The court ruled that TikTok's business model constitutes a consumer transaction, allowing the state to pursue claims of deceptive practices.

The Indiana Court of Appeals reinstated a lawsuit accusing TikTok of misleading users about inappropriate content and data security.
A three-judge panel reversed a previous dismissal, citing sufficient contact between TikTok and Indiana through its millions of users and significant revenue.
The court determined that TikTok's exchange of app access for personal data qualifies as a 'consumer transaction' under Indiana law.
The lawsuit alleges that TikTok contains content unsuitable for children under 13, contradicting the company's safety claims.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has urged residents to delete TikTok, citing potential data access by the Chinese government.