FTC files complaint against TikTok and ByteDance over alleged children's privacy violations, escalating legal tensions. TikTok responds with disappointment, citing ongoing collaboration with FTC.
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, filing a complaint with the Department of Justice.
The FTC alleges violations of children’s privacy laws, including the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the FTC Act. TikTok expressed disappointment with the FTC's decision, stating they have been collaborating to address concerns for over a year.
The FTC's move intensifies scrutiny on TikTok amid ongoing legal challenges and legislative threats in the US.
