COPPA
Coverage of COPPA in the Nexus archive.
- TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy
TikTok reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice after facing allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws. The lawsuit focused on violations concerning the collection of personal information from children under 13 without parental consent and failure to honor account deletion requests. The settlement funds include $300 million immediate payment and an additional $100 million.
- Trial for 2023 lawsuit against social media giant Meta starts Tuesday
Colorado is joining dozens of states in a California lawsuit against Meta, claiming that its platforms are harming the mental health of young users. The 2023 suit alleges that Meta promotes addictive features and illegally collects personal data from kids under 13, violating COPPA. State officials state this action was taken because the company allegedly prioritized profits over the safety of minors.