Dutch group launches data harvesting claim against TikTok


The Consumentenbond and a foundation called Take Back Your Privacy demanded on June 24, 2021 that TikTok pay damages to 1.2-1.6 million Dutch children who use the app. — AP

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: A Dutch consumer group is launching a €1.5bil (RM7.44bil) claim against TikTok over what it alleges is unlawful harvesting of personal data from users of the popular video sharing platform.

The Consumentenbond and a foundation called Take Back Your Privacy demanded on June 24 that TikTok pay damages to 1.2 million to 1.6 million Dutch children who use the app.

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