TikTok, Inc., Minor Privacy Litigation
Legal arguments and academic research suggest that TikTok's deficient age verification, excessive data collection, and inadequate parental controls causally contribute to privacy harms and psychological impacts in minors. Theories emphasize that failure to verify age and protect data directly leads to identity theft, targeted advertising, and exposure to harmful content, resulting in tangible injuries.
12
Pending actions
22
Total actions filed
Active
Status
04/03/2025
Established
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must be minors under 13 at the time of data collection, with data unlawfully collected, shared, or sold without proper notice or parental consent, leading to tangible harms such as identity theft, financial loss, or psychological impact.
Products involved
- TikTok app features
- Age gate
- Kids’ Mode
Alleged injuries
- Privacy violations
- Data misuse
- Identity theft
- Psychological distress
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