• The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused TikTok of collecting user data on sensitive topics such as abortion, gun control, and religion. The DOJ claims that TikTok's data collection practices violate the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act), as the platform collects personal information from users, including minors, without proper consent.

• According to the DOJ, TikTok's data collection practices are particularly concerning as they involve users' views and opinions on politically and socially sensitive issues. The DOJ argues that this data could be used by TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to influence or manipulate users, especially young people, on these important topics.

• The DOJ's allegations come as part of a broader legal battle between the U.S. government and TikTok. The Biden administration has continued the previous administration's efforts to ban TikTok in the U.S., citing national security concerns. TikTok has denied the DOJ's claims and stated that it is committed to protecting user privacy and complying with all applicable laws.