If your child used TikTok before turning 13, you may be affected by illegal data collection and sharing
Did your child use TikTok when they were under 13? If so, your family may have been affected by serious data privacy violations. Fill out the form on this page to learn more about a TikTok lawsuit and see if your family qualifies to take legal action.
TikTok is one of the most popular apps among kids — but it may not be as safe as parents believe. If your child used TikTok, their personal information may have been collected and shared without your consent. Regulatory agencies have stated that these practices could violate federal child privacy laws, and a TikTok class action lawsuit investigation has been launched to hold the app and its parent company accountable.
Parents of children under 13 may be eligible to join this investigation and pursue legal action.
Do you qualify?
If your child used TikTok before the age of 13 and you believe their personal information was collected or shared, you may qualify for a children’s data privacy class action investigation if you currently live in one of the following states:
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
Fill out the form on this page to see if your family may be eligible to take legal action.
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How TikTok handles accounts for children under 13
TikTok offers a limited version of the app, known as Kids Mode, specifically designed for younger users. When someone opens an account and enters a birthdate showing they are under 13, TikTok automatically places them into this restricted experience.
However, Kids Mode has major limitations. If a child enters an incorrect birthdate, indicating they are 13 or older, TikTok creates a standard account with full access to the app. Many parents are unaware that their child may be using TikTok without the protections intended for users under 13 years old.
Regardless of which type of account, both Kids Mode users and children using standard TikTok accounts may face the same data privacy risks.
TikTok’s data collection practices
Even with Kids Mode in place, investigators allege that TikTok may still be collecting and sharing children’s personal information without proper consent, including:
- Device details
- App usage
- IP address
- Email address
- Browsing behavior within the app
Why regulators say TikTok failed to protect children
Regulatory agencies — including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice — say TikTok’s data practices may violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In the words of former FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, “TikTok knowingly and repeatedly violated kids’ privacy, threatening the safety of millions of children across the country.”
In 2024, both agencies filed a TikTok lawsuit alleging the app failed to safeguard the personal information of children under 13.
How parents can join the TikTok child privacy investigation
If your child used TikTok before the age of 13 and you believe their data privacy was violated, your family may qualify to take legal action. Complete the form on this page to see if you are eligible to join the TikTok class action investigation and pursue potential compensation.
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