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TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points Payment terms include an immediate $300 million, with an additional $100 million to be paid later. The amount agreed upon is $400 million.
A significant settlement has been reached between TikTok and the US Department of Justice. The amount agreed upon is $400 million. This resolution comes after allegations that the company breached federal laws related to children's privacy.
Payment terms include an immediate $300 million, with an additional $100 million to be paid later. The lawsuit, which began in 2024, has now come to an end.
Further information about this settlement can be found through the original source, which provides more details about the case and its resolution.
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Category: business Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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