Tiktok was sued by British teenage parents after allegedly challenging death

Ellen Roome, who believes his 14-year-old son Jools died after taking part in an online challenge, has tried to retrieve data from Tiktok, where he can clarify his death.

She is campaigning for “Jools Laws,” This allows parents to access their child’s social media accounts once their child dies. It was discussed in Parliament on January 13th, 2025.

“Parents need to recognize the dangers of social media,” she told the BBC.

“I thought Tiktok was a stupid dance and a stupid challenge like standing in your hand and upside down a t-shirt – Jules and I did some of those challenges – we’re happy they’re fun That’s why I thought so.

“That’s not – there’s some harmful material out there, and I think parents need to recognize, and really, they need their kids to show them their phone. I think there is.”

She said she believes that Tiktok is “morally wrong” to not be able to access her son’s social media accounts.

“(Tiktok) may have handed over the data and said.

“We’re taking us to American courts to try to do that. I think it’s morally wrong.”