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'TikTok won't let me see what my son was watching on his phone before he died'
- A group of grieving parents filed a wrongful death suit in Delaware against TikTok to gain access to their children’s data.
- Ellen Roome’s 14-year-old son Jools Sweeney died in April 2022, prompting the data-access push.
- Roome says she cannot access her son’s social media data despite efforts to do so.
- The lawsuit seeks court-ordered access to data and heightened platform accountability on TikTok.
- TikTok acknowledged the case but emphasized its policy against content that promotes dangerous behavior.
- The case is proceeding in Delaware, where TikTok is incorporated, with a decision expected within 90 days.
- The case highlights concerns over data access rights for families of deceased users.
- Ellen Roome sold her business to focus on pursuing inquests and data access.
- The court case centers on whether platforms should be more transparent about data and governance.
- The Mirror reported on the hearing, noting the emotional impact on the family.
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