Todd Blanche says DOJ will “come after” TikTok violators
By The BriefBrief
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:Reported 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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