Texas Sues TikTok Over Alleged Child Privacy Violations

The lawsuit claims TikTok fails to comply with the SCOPE Act by improperly handling minors' data and providing inadequate parental controls.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging violations of the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE).
The lawsuit accuses TikTok of sharing and selling minors' personal information without parental consent, in contravention of the new state law.
Paxton argues that TikTok's 'Family Pairing' feature is insufficient, as it requires minors to consent to parental oversight and lacks robust identity verification.
The SCOPE Act, effective since September 1, 2024, mandates that social media platforms offer parental tools and obtain verifiable parental consent before data sharing.
While TikTok denies the allegations, asserting it provides adequate safeguards, the lawsuit seeks civil penalties and an injunction against further violations.