TikTok class action lawsuit settlement 2021: Illinois residents could get 6x more money

CHICAGO (WLS) – Individuals who have been using TikTok since prior to September could be eligible for cash from a class action lawsuit against the company.

TikTok has released a $ 92 million settlement proposal from its Chinese parent company ByteDance. It stems from a federal lawsuit alleging that TikTok illegally collected and used its users’ personal information.

The lawsuit cites both federal and Illinois laws that allow plaintiffs to claim money if their data is collected without consent.

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You don’t have to live in Illinois to claim your portion of the settlement, but residents of the state could get up to six times more money.

People who believe they have been affected can submit claims at https://tiktokdataprivacysettlement.com/.

Just don’t be surprised if your piece of cake is tiny. A recent study by Pew Research shows that 48% of 18 to 29 year olds said they used the video sharing app.

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