Anton Mous

TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and the US Department of Justice have reached a $400 million settlement to resolve a children’s privacy lawsuit. Back in 2024, the Department of Justice, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed a civil lawsuit in California against TikTok, ByteDance, and their affiliates for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Key takeaways: A coalition urges Nottinghamshire Police to stop plans for live facial recognition. The groups say the technology could harm privacy, free expression, and public assembly. Police say the system would alert officers to watchlist matches and delete non-matching scans within seconds. Advocates want police to wait until a clear legal framework is in place. Key Takeaways by nexos.ai, reviewed by Cybernews staff.

Key takeaways: Roblox agreed to stronger protections after Australia’s eSafety Commissioner found risks to children on the platform. The regulator said adults could contact children and view some child profile details without parental consent. Roblox must make child accounts more private, improve reporting tools, and allow independent audits. The company has 3 months to act or the regulator may seek a Federal Court order. Key Takeaways by nexos.ai, reviewed by Cybernews staff.