TikTok class action accuses platform of not protecting kids, seeks damages
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- A class action lawsuit has been filed against TikTok, accusing the platform of failing to protect children and seeking damages. This legal action follows findings by Canadian privacy commissioners regarding TikTok's targeted advertising practices and inadequate age verification measures.
- The lawsuit highlights significant concerns about the safety of minors on social media platforms, particularly regarding how TikTok manages user data and advertising aimed at younger audiences. The outcome could have substantial implications for TikTok's operations and reputation.
- This development reflects ongoing scrutiny of TikTok's practices globally, especially as the company faces challenges in maintaining user safety and compliance with regulations. Recent reports of workforce reductions among UK moderators further underscore the pressures TikTok is under to enhance its content moderation and safety protocols.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
