ORLANDO, Fla. — TikTok is now facing new allegations of breaking a law designed to protect the privacy of children.
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The Federal Trade Commission says it investigated TikTok and its parent company and found reason to believe it is violating the Children’s Online Privacy Act.
Federal law requires child-oriented sites to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information on children under 13.
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This comes as the company is facing a ban in the U.S. if it does not find a new owner.
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