Florida takes TikTok to court and accuses the Chinese giant ByteDance of ignoring the law that bars minors under 14, while parents and authorities demand more protection for children on social networks.

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Published on 16/06/2026 at 08:02

Updated on 16/06/2026 at 08:03

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Lawsuit filed by the American state targets minors’ access to TikTok, questions data on inappropriate content, and increases pressure against digital platforms in the United States.

A new legal dispute has placed TikTok at the center of the debate on child safety, social networks, and protection of minors in the United States.

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against the platform this Monday, June 15, accusing the social network of allowing minors under 14 to create accounts on the app.

The lawsuit also claims that TikTok has presented distorted information about children’s access to violent or sexual content.

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Judicial investigation targets minors’ access to TikTok

Florida’s lawsuit claims that TikTok violates the state law known as H.B. 3.

The law requires social networks to block access for children under 14.

Users up to 16 years old also need parental authorization before opening an account.

The rule came into effect in January 2025 and was created to strengthen the protection of children and adolescents in the digital environment.

According to the accusation, TikTok has not adequately followed these requirements.

The state requests that the court compel the platform to make changes to comply with the law.

Violent or sexual content at the center of the accusation

The lawsuit also accuses TikTok of misrepresenting data related to children’s exposure to inappropriate content.

Among the points cited are violent or sexual materials that could be accessed by younger users.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stated that the company has knowingly deceived parents.

According to him, the state has “zero tolerance” for companies that prioritize profit over children’s safety.

The accusation reinforces that the platform needs to answer for practices considered inappropriate by state authorities.

Florida wants changes in the app and compensation

The lawsuit seeks a court order to force TikTok to adapt its systems to H.B. 3.

Florida also seeks compensation for financial damages.

The lawsuit argues that the platform must adopt mechanisms capable of preventing unauthorized access by minors.

This request may increase pressure on social networks operating in the state.

The court’s decision could influence new obligations for digital platforms used by children and teenagers.

TikTok faces lawsuits in more than 25 American states

Florida’s lawsuit does not occur in isolation.

TikTok is already facing lawsuits filed by more than 25 American states.

These lawsuits claim that the app was designed to capture the attention of young people.

The lawsuits also link the use of the platform to a mental health crisis among children and teenagers.

Individuals and school districts in the United States are also filing lawsuits against social networks.

Meta also appears in disputes over youth on social networks

The debate does not involve only TikTok.

Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, also appears in similar lawsuits in the United States.

The lawsuits accuse digital platforms of negatively impacting younger users.

The companies deny the accusations.

They claim to adopt safety measures to protect children and teenagers within their apps.

Case reignites debate on children, technology, and digital responsibility

Florida’s lawsuit expands the discussion about the role of social networks in the lives of children and teenagers.

The dispute also highlights the challenge of balancing digital access, child safety, and the responsibility of technology companies.

Parents, schools, authorities, and platforms are following the case closely.

The decision could set new limits for social networks serving young users in the United States.

Do you believe that social networks should completely block those under 14 years old, or should this decision be left to the parents? Share your opinion!

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