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Todd Blanche says DOJ will “come after” TikTok violators
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ’s $400 million TikTok settlement sends a message to Big Tech that the department will “come after” child privacy violators. He framed the settlement as direct enforcement against companies involved with child privacy violations.
WHO: Todd Blanche
WHAT: Blanche vowed the DOJ will “come after” child privacy violators following a $400 million TikTok settlement.
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 3:21 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The remarks were made in response to the $400 million TikTok settlement involving child privacy violations.
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