DOJ Announces $400 Million TikTok and ByteDance Children’s Privacy Settlement
United States
Aug 21, 20261 sources
Key Takeaways
- 01The DOJ announced a $400 million settlement with TikTok and ByteDance over alleged COPPA violations on August 21, 2026.
- 02The settlement resolves children’s privacy litigation concerning the companies’ alleged handling of children’s personal information.
- 03TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million upon entry of a related court order.
- 04COPPA regulates online collection and use of personal information from children under 13.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on August 21, 2026, a $400 million settlement with TikTok and ByteDance to resolve litigation alleging violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
COPPA restricts the online collection and use of personal information from children under 13. The settlement resolves the government’s allegations without the need for further litigation.
TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and a further $100 million when a related court order is entered. The announced payment structure makes the court order relevant to completion of the full settlement amount.
Sources (1)
justice.gov — Aug 21, 2026