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"TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement in U.S. child privacy law suit." Views expressed in this cybersecurity, cybercrime update are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 23 August 2026, 0058 UTC. Content and Source: "The Hacker News." URL--https://thehackernews.com/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://www.hawaiicybersecurityjournal.net). Get the Latest News Home Threat Intelligence Vulnerabilities Cyber Attacks Webinars Expert Insights Awards TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S. Child Privacy Lawsuit Aug 22, 2026 Privacy / Regulation The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Friday that ByteDance-owned TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit accusing the company of violating child privacy laws in the country. As part of the settlement, the social media platform will pay $300 million immediately, and an additional $100 million ...