TikTok Settles Children's Privacy Case with $400 Million Payment The recent agreement between TikTok and the US Department of Justice has sparked a mix of relief and unease among those following the saga of the social media giant's handling of children's online data.
The company's $400 million payment, part of which is due immediately, marks a significant step towards resolving the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) case against it.
The COPPA case has highlighted the patchwork nature of online regulation in the United States.