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TikTok class action alleges data breach affected 2.4B users

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TikTok class action alleges data breach affected 2.4B users

A California resident filed a class action lawsuit against TikTok on June 11, 2026, claiming a data breach exposed personal data of more than 2.4 billion users globally. The complaint alleges TikTok stored unencrypted data and failed to implement basic security measures.

Why it matters: TikTok users and organizations handling user data face exposure risk; practitioners should monitor the litigation outcome and assess whether TikTok's security posture requires changes to data handling policies.

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