What is the $92 million TikTok settlement?
TikTok agreed to pay $92 million to settle claims it collected and distributed users’ biometric information and privacy data without users’ knowledge. A judge approved the settlement Tuesday, according to ABC-7 Chicago.
Why are TikTok and Snapchat settle lawsuits?
Social media p latforms TikTok and Snapchat are settling class-action privacy lawsuits over claims that they unlawfully collected and disclosed people’s privacy data. Cases were brought against both social media platforms in Illinois with allegations that they violated the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Are You entitled to a TikTok settlement for your minor child?
If you and/or your minor child used the TikTok and/or Musical.ly application, You May Be Entitled to a Payment from a Class Action Settlement. How Do I File a Claim and Get Paid?
Does TikTok spy on You?
“Many people who use the app are unaware of the surveillance conducted about them within. The user base of TikTok is by far younger than Facebook’s and Instagram’s … that makes them much more vulnerable.”
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Who is eligible for the settlement? How much will you actually get?
Though parent company ByteDance is set to pay a hefty settlement, individuals likely won’t walk away with that much.
What is this lawsuit?
The settlement is the result of an amalgamation of 21 lawsuits, many of which were filed on behalf of minors.
How Do I Qualify For Payment?
If you reside in the United States and used the App prior to September 30, 2021. If you and/or your minor child used the TikTok and/or Musical.ly application, You May Be Entitled to a Payment from a Class Action Settlement.
How Do I File a Claim and Get Paid?
You must submit a completed Claim Form to receive a payment. You will receive your payment by electronic means (unless you opt for an alternative form of payment). You can fill out a claim form on the official class action's website HERE .
