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United States of America v. ByteDance, dba TikTok
Date: 08-21-2026
Case Number: 2:23-CV-6535
Judge:
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in San Francisco
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Description:
San Francisco, California United States District Attorney's Office sued ByteDance, dba TikTok on an invasion of privacy theory claiming that the social media company for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and breaching a 2019 FTC consent order.
The Government claimed that TikTok failed to properly screen out underage users and gathering data violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and breaching a 2019 FTC consent order. It also claimed that the Defendant failed to honor parents' requests to delete their children's account and personal information.
The Government claimed that TikTok failed to properly screen out underage users and gathering data violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and breaching a 2019 FTC consent order. It also claimed that the Defendant failed to honor parents' requests to delete their children's account and personal information.
Outcome:
Settled for $400 million without an admission of wrongdoing.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. ByteDance, dba TikTok?
The outcome was: Settled for $400 million without an admission of wrongdoing.
Which court heard United States of America v. ByteDance, dba TikTok?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco County), CA.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. ByteDance, dba TikTok?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney's Office in San Francisco. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best San Francisco Commercial Litigation Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. ByteDance, dba TikTok decided?
This case was decided on August 21, 2026.