What’s Going On?
An investigation by Consumer Reports revealed that TikTok has collected individuals’ internet browsing data from websites even if those individuals don’t have a TikTok account. According to the report, “TikTok, one of the country’s most popular apps, is partnering with a growing number of other companies to hoover up data about people as they travel across the internet,” including for “people who don’t have TikTok accounts.” Consumer Reports found that the “data being transmitted to TikTok can include your IP address, a unique ID number, what page you’re on, and what you’re clicking, typing, or searching for, depending on how the website has been set up.”
Read the following to learn more: How TikTok Tracks You Across the Web, Even If You Don’t Use App – Consumer Reports
Companies sharing consumer information with TikTok raises serious privacy concerns. In April 2024, the United States passed a law requiring TikTok to be sold by its China-based owner due to “concerns among lawmakers and security experts that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.”
Read the following to learn more: TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here’s what could happen next. – CBS News
ZR is representing individuals whose information was disclosed to TikTok by Birkenstock even though they do not have a TikTok account and did not agree to Birkenstock sharing their information with TikTok.
Am I Affected?
You may qualify for a claim if you:
- Do not have a TikTok account
- Recently visited the Birkenstock website
Fill out the Free Case Review Form to see if you qualify.
What is this Case About?
ZR is representing individuals who are pursuing privacy claims against Birkenstock for facilitating TikTok’s surveillance of individuals who visited the Birkenstock website. We allege that Birkenstock aided TikTok’s surveillance by knowingly installing the TikTok tracking software on the Birkenstock website and not telling its website visitors that their information was being disclosed to TikTok.
We plan to pursue these claims in arbitration rather than filing a traditional lawsuit in court. Birkenstock requires that any disputes related to the use of its website be submitted in arbitration. In an arbitration forum, a neutral third party (called an arbitrator) determines how the disagreement should be resolved, much like a judge would do in court. In this case, we would be asking the arbitrator to award you financial compensation for privacy violations stemming from the disclosure of your information to TikTok.
What Should I do Next?
- Take action — see if you qualify for compensation
- Provide basic details to ZR for review
- If your claim qualifies, ZR will submit your claim for compensation and keep you updated on the next steps
What fees or costs does ZR charge?
You will not be responsible for any fees or costs unless we obtain compensation for you. The firm will advance any costs to submit and resolve your claim, including any arbitration fees. Privacy laws provide for up to $5,000 in damages for a violation that is proven through arbitration. However, we cannot guarantee any outcome, and you may receive nothing or substantially less than the maximum amount.
Ultimately, should you obtain a recovery or choose to settle your case, our firm would be entitled to a contingency fee based on the value of your recovery. The choice to accept a monetary settlement is yours and yours alone.
More questions?
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