FTC Sues TikTok and ByteDance for Violating Children’s Privacy Law — COPPA Violations
RedMap Risk Score
80/100
CRITICAL RISK
Risk Signal Summary
The FTC and DOJ have filed a lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by failing to obtain parental consent for data collection from children under 13. The lawsuit alleges repeated non-compliance with existing regulations.
Why This Matters
Governance and compliance anomalies in organizations managing public funds or charitable assets directly affect donors, beneficiaries, and taxpayers. The risk indicators identified in this report warrant further scrutiny by regulators, donors, and oversight bodies.
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