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TikTok Settles for $400M Over Kids Privacy | Peoria News
TikTok just paid $400 million to settle a major U.S. lawsuit over mishandling kids’ data — a win for parents and a wake-up call for social media giants. The government says TikTok failed to get proper consent from minors under 13 and ignored parental requests to delete accounts. This isn’t their first brush with regulators, and they’ve already restructured their U.S. operations with new investors. As lawsuits mount and countries consider banning social media for kids, companies are under intense pressure to prioritize safety — and this settlement sends a clear message: accountability is…
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