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Over the past year, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. However, TikTok has also been in the news for all the wrong reasons when it comes to data security. Most recently the app has been under fire from the USA due to concerns around data privacy.
What CEO Chew Has To Say
Yesterday, Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, made an appearance at The New York Times’ DealBook Conference for an interview according to The Verge. He says that he’s responsible for all decisions the app has made to take actions against data protection.
His interview address some concerns that have been surfacing in the U.S in the past couple of months. Chew says he is “confident the social media app will reach a resolution with US authorities that will allow it to continue operating in the country”, BNN Bloomberg reports.
TikTok Is In The News, But Not For The Right Reasons
TikTok has been in the news for data security problems in the US.
The app became popular for its creative content but has been accused of mishandling user data. TikTok has denied these allegations and says that it takes user privacy and security seriously. However, some experts say that TikTok poses a risk to national security and believe that the app should be banned in the US.
Some of TikTok’s data security problems in the US include:
collecting vast amounts of data on its users
including location, viewing habits, and personal contacts
Sharing of information with Chinese companies like ByteDance
Foreign government could use U.S. data for espionage or interference in American elections
While TikTok has said that it will not share user data with the Chinese government, many users remain concerned about the app’s privacy and security practices.
Collecting Sensitive Data
When it comes to data security, TikTok is no stranger to controversy.
The social media platform is accused of censoring certain content, which could be used to stifle dissent or censor politically inconvenient speech. In the US, TikTok has come under fire for allegedly collecting user data without their consent and sharing it with the Chinese government. While the company has denied these allegations, many users are still concerned about their privacy and safety when using the app.
Accused of Disinformation
There are concerns that TikTok could be used to spread disinformation due to its algorithmically generated recommendations and lack of fact checking. The app has been downloaded over 1. 5 billion times globally, with US users spending an average of 52 minutes on the app each day.
While TikTok is popular among teens and young adults, there is growing concern about the platform’s data security and privacy practices. Especially in light of recent events involving China and Hong Kong.
And So It Continues
It seems that hardly a week goes by without another story making headlines about TikTok and its data security problems.
The latest is that the US government is considering banning the app over fears that it could be used to collect sensitive data on American citizens. This follows a long line of similar stories, including accusations that TikTok has been used to censor content critical of the Chinese government, and concerns about the app’s handling of user data.
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