TikTok Users: Your Personal Information May Have Been Exposed

A California lawsuit filed on June 11, 2026, claims that TikTok exposed the personal information of more than 2.4 billion users worldwide. According to the complaint, TikTok stored user data without encryption and failed to follow basic security practices.

This means your information was sitting on their systems without proper protection. If anyone in your family uses TikTok, your personal data may have been exposed. The lawsuit claims this affects users worldwide.

While the exact types of data exposed have not been fully detailed in the complaint, unencrypted data storage typically puts usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, and potentially other personal information at risk.

Here is what you should do right now. First, change your TikTok password immediately. Choose a strong, unique password you do not use anywhere else. Second, turn on two-factor authentication in TikTok's security settings. This adds an extra layer of protection to your account. Third, review what information you have shared on your TikTok profile and remove anything you do not want public. Fourth, watch your email and text messages carefully for suspicious messages that might try to trick you into clicking links or sharing more information. Fifth, if your children use TikTok, help them update their passwords and security settings too. Going forward, apply these same security practices to all social media apps your family uses. Use different passwords for each account. Turn on two-factor authentication wherever it is available. Regularly review privacy settings with your kids. Teach them that what they share online can be exposed, even if they delete it later. Consider using a password manager to keep track of unique passwords for every service. Stay cautious about how much personal information you share on any social media platform.