Brazil fines ByteDance $30 million over minors’ data

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Brazil’s government fined TikTok owner ByteDance Co Ltd. 153.7 million reais (about $29.8 million) for its handling of children’s and teenagers’ personal data. The penalty reflects scrutiny of how online platforms protect minors.

WHO: Brazil’s government; ByteDance Co Ltd (TikTok owner)

WHAT: Brazil imposed a 153.7 million reais fine on ByteDance over its handling of children’s and teenagers’ personal data.

WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:28 AM ET

WHERE: Brazil

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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