TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy
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Times Bay AreaPublished August 22, 2026Updated August 22, 2026English
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TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice , ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly. “This settlement is a major victory for A
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