- The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. The lawsuit alleges that TikTok violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which requires companies to obtain parental permission before collecting data from children.

- The DOJ claims that TikTok's data collection practices have been ongoing since 2019 and that the company has failed to delete the personal information of children who have requested their data to be removed. The lawsuit seeks civil penalties and an order requiring TikTok to comply with COPPA's requirements.

- TikTok has responded to the lawsuit, stating that the company is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, including children. TikTok says it has made significant investments in its compliance with COPPA and other privacy laws, and it plans to defend itself against the DOJ's allegations in court.