Florida Sues TikTok Over Alleged Child Social Media Ban Violations
The state of Florida has initiated a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the social media platform is not adhering to the state's child safety law. The legislation prohibits individuals under the age of 14 from creating social media accounts and mandates parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, alleges TikTok permits 13-year-olds to use the platform and deceives parents about potential risks, alongside failing to secure required parental consent for older teens.
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the company is not complying with the state's child safety law. The law, known as HB3, prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts.
The lawsuit, which was filed on Monday, claims that TikTok allows 13-year-olds in Florida to access the platform. It further alleges that the company is "actively deceiving" parents regarding the risks associated with its use.
In addition to the accusations concerning underage users, TikTok is also accused of failing to obtain parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds before they sign up for the platform. This is cited as another violation of Florida's social media legislation.
The HB3 law was originally slated to take effect on January 1, 2025. However, a federal judge has since blocked its implementation.
According to The Verge, these details were initially reported by Reuters.
