Incident #43CD2C · 01 JUL 2026notable
TikTok's under-13 privacy policy now names TikTok USDS Joint Venture and broadens how children's data can be shared
The Under 13 (formerly Kids Mode) privacy policy now names TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC instead of TikTok Inc. Sharing is described more broadly, now including affiliates, business transfers such as sales and mergers, and sharing 'as permitted by applicable law'. The old policy already allowed children's data to go to servers outside the US. The new wording ties transfers to Executive Order 14352 and extends them to sharing with recipients. The itemised list of legal-disclosure reasons and the statement about sensitive information were removed. A non-retaliation promise and a note about controls on persistent identifiers were added.
Taken from you
- Children's information may now be transmitted outside the US for sharing with recipients as well, subject to Executive Order 14352 and other applicable laws.
- Sharing now covers business transfers (sale, merger) and 'as permitted by applicable law', broader than the earlier itemised list
- Some features may become unavailable to a child if parents exercise their rights
Won back
- A non-retaliation promise now also covers a child's parent or guardian, but it comes with a caveat that some features may no longer be available.
- Stated controls to ensure persistent identifiers are used only for permitted purposes
Evidence · 4 of 4 quotes matched in source
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC (“TikTok USDS Joint Venture”, “we” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of children.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
Subject to applicable laws, including Executive Order 14352 and any compliance obligations thereunder, TikTok USDS Joint Venture may transmit Children’s information outside of the United States, including for purposes of sharing with recipients as described in this Children’s Privacy Policy.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
We may also share the information that we collect including in connection with a sale, merger or other business transfer, and for legal reasons, to enforce our Terms, and to protect our interests and safety, and those of our service providers, business partners, and community.+ inserted · ✓ matched in source
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