Mon Oct 07 21:43:54 UTC 2024: ## Texas Sues TikTok for Violating Children’s Privacy
**Austin, Texas** – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the social media platform violated state law by sharing personal information of children without parental consent. The suit claims TikTok’s practices violate the state’s SCOPE Act (Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act) and seeks penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
The lawsuit accuses TikTok of collecting and disclosing sensitive data, including identifiers like names and locations, without obtaining proper authorization from parents. This alleged breach of privacy poses a significant risk to the safety and wellbeing of children using the platform.
This legal action comes as part of a growing national concern over the privacy practices of social media companies, particularly those targeting young audiences. TikTok has faced similar scrutiny in other states and from federal regulators.
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