TikTok delays changes to privacy policy over Europe data concerns
2 years, 5 months ago

TikTok delays changes to privacy policy over Europe data concerns

The Hindu  

TikTok suspended changes to its privacy policy for targeted advertising on Tuesday, a day before they took effect, while the lead European Union regulator studies whether they comply with the bloc's data protection rules. Italy's data protection authority had sounded an initial alarm, saying that Chinese-owned TikTok had told users of the video app that it was going to deliver targeted advertising to them from July 13 without requesting consent for using data stored on their devices. TikTok, which has achieved rapid growth, particularly among younger people, confirmed it was pausing the changes to its privacy policy in Europe but defended its plans for targeted advertising. The Italian data protection authority welcomed what it called a responsible decision on the part of TikTok to suspend the planned changes.

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One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
2 days, 15 hours ago

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

Hindustan Times  

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year from 2025. The EU is probing whether far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's surprise victory in the first round …

TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election
1 week ago

TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy European Union regulators said Tuesday they're investigating whether TikTok breached the …

EU investigates TikTok over Romanian presidential election safeguards
1 week ago

EU investigates TikTok over Romanian presidential election safeguards

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators said Tuesday they’re investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election, which has been thrown into turmoil over allegations of electoral violations and Russian meddling. “Following serious indications that foreign actors interfered in the Romanian presidential elections by using TikTok, we are now thoroughly investigating …

TikTok and its owner ask for temporary block to law that could result in the app’s US ban
2 weeks, 1 day ago

TikTok and its owner ask for temporary block to law that could result in the app’s US ban

CNN  

Chinese-based ByteDance and its short-video app TikTok asked an appeals court Monday to temporarily block a law that would require parent company ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19 or face a ban in the United States, pending a review by the US Supreme Court. The companies filed the emergency motion with the US Court of Appeals for the District …

TikTok facing US ban after losing appeal agains Biden govt's law requiring ByteDance divestment
2 weeks, 3 days ago

TikTok facing US ban after losing appeal agains Biden govt's law requiring ByteDance divestment

Firstpost  

The popular video-sharing app is expected to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court while seeking support from Trump, who has become an unlikely ally in opposing the ban While TikTok has distanced itself publicly from China, ByteDance’s role remains evident. Reuters TikTok is facing a potential US ban after losing a court appeal Friday against a law requiring its …

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring Sale Or Ban Of TikTok In U.S.
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring Sale Or Ban Of TikTok In U.S.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law, …

The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia’s role in Romanian election turmoil
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia’s role in Romanian election turmoil

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union said Friday it sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election candidate who became the surprise front-runner in the nation’s presidential election. Declassified files released by Romanian authorities earlier this week suggest that a pro-Russia campaign used the messaging …

Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok

NPR  

Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law banning TikTok nationwide unless the viral video app was sold off by its China-based parent company, rejecting TikTok's claim that the crackdown violates the free speech rights of millions of Americans. In its ruling, the court said that it …

Trump led the charge to ban TikTok. Now he says he’ll save it
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump led the charge to ban TikTok. Now he says he’ll save it

Al Jazeera  

Trump has pledged to ‘save’ popular Chinese-owned app despite signing an order to ban it during his first term. On the campaign trail, Trump, who signed an executive order seeking to ban the app during his first term, pledged to “save TikTok” but neither he nor his transition team have disclosed further details about what this might mean for ByteDance. …

Canada orders TikTok to stop operations in the country over 'risky relation' with parent co ByteDance
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada orders TikTok to stop operations in the country over 'risky relation' with parent co ByteDance

Firstpost  

TikTok isn’t going down without a fight, though. The company has announced plans to challenge Canada’s order, arguing that closing its Canadian offices would harm the local economy and eliminate numerous well-paying jobs While TikTok is now required to wrap up all business activities in Canada, the move stops short of imposing a total ban on the app itself. Image …

Poll: More turning to TikTok for news in US
3 months ago

Poll: More turning to TikTok for news in US

China Daily  

Small toy figures are seen in front of TikTok logo in this illustration picture taken March 15, 2021. About 4 in 10 young adults in the US now regularly get news on TikTok, according to a Pew Research Center analysis published on Tuesday. Today, 39 percent of adults under 30 say they regularly get news on TikTok, compared with shares …

TikTok to begin appeal against possible US ban
3 months, 1 week ago

TikTok to begin appeal against possible US ban

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok will go head-to-head with …

TikTok withdraws 'Lite' rewards from EU to comply with tech rules
4 months, 2 weeks ago

TikTok withdraws 'Lite' rewards from EU to comply with tech rules

The Hindu  

ByteDance's TikTok has agreed to permanently withdraw its TikTok Lite rewards programme from the EU to comply with the bloc's Digital Services Act, the European Commission said on Monday. TikTok Lite has a "Reward Programme" that allows users to earn points while performing certain tasks on the platform such as watching videos, liking content, following creators or inviting friends to …

DOJ lawsuit: TikTok illegally collected personal data from children
4 months, 3 weeks ago

DOJ lawsuit: TikTok illegally collected personal data from children

Salon  

The Department of Justice announced a sweeping suit against TikTok on Friday, accusing the social media platform of collecting personal data from children in violation of federal law. “This action is necessary to prevent the defendants, who are repeat offenders and operate on a massive scale, from collecting and using young children’s private information without any parental consent or control,” …

Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children’s data

Associated Press  

The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency. The latest lawsuit focuses on allegations that TikTok, a trend-setting platform popular among young users, and its China-based parent company ByteDance violated a federal law that requires kid-oriented apps and websites …

US DOJ files lawsuit against TikTok, ByteDance for failing on child privacy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US DOJ files lawsuit against TikTok, ByteDance for failing on child privacy

Al Jazeera  

The US alleges that for years millions of American children under 13 have been using TikTok and the site ‘has been collecting and retaining’ their data. The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against TikTok and parent company ByteDance for failing to protect children’s privacy on the social media app The government said on Friday TikTok violated …

US Govt Lawyers Say TikTok Collected User Data Around Specific Subjects: All Details
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US Govt Lawyers Say TikTok Collected User Data Around Specific Subjects: All Details

News 18  

WASHINGTON: In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. TikTok employees used Lark to send sensitive data about U.S. users, information that has wound up being …

TikTok collected user views on abortion and gun control, U.S. Justice Department says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok collected user views on abortion and gun control, U.S. Justice Department says

The Hindu  

In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. TikTok employees used Lark to send sensitive data about U.S. users, information that has wound up being stored …

TikTok collected views of US users on abortion, gun control: Justice Department
4 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok collected views of US users on abortion, gun control: Justice Department

India Today  

In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. TikTok employees used Lark to send sensitive data about US users, information that has wound up being stored …

US Government Accuses TikTok Of Collecting User Views On Issues Like Abortion And Gun Control
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US Government Accuses TikTok Of Collecting User Views On Issues Like Abortion And Gun Control

News 18  

In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. TikTok employees used Lark to send sensitive data about U.S. users, information that has wound up being …

Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. claims TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control Government lawyers …

Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department is accusing TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. TikTok employees used Lark to send sensitive data about U.S. users, information that has wound up …

Justice Department says TikTok collected U.S. user views on issues like abortion and gun control
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Department says TikTok collected U.S. user views on issues like abortion and gun control

LA Times  

The Justice Department has made new accusations against TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based parent company ByteDance. In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on their views about divisive social issues such as gun control, abortion and …

Justice Department defends law calling for TikTok to change ownership or face ban
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Department defends law calling for TikTok to change ownership or face ban

NPR  

Justice Department defends law calling for TikTok to change ownership or face ban An update on the US government's new TikTok law. LUCAS: In its filing, the Justice Department defends this law, says it is necessary because of long-running national security concerns about TikTok. The department also filed sworn declarations from senior national security officials, and those say that TikTok …

Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice Dept. claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control

NPR  

claims TikTok collected views on issues like abortion and gun control toggle caption Matt Slocum/AP WASHINGTON — In a fresh broadside against one of the world's most popular technology companies, the Justice Department late Friday accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion. …

European Union court says TikTok owner can’t avoid bloc’s law cracking down on digital giants
5 months, 1 week ago

European Union court says TikTok owner can’t avoid bloc’s law cracking down on digital giants

Associated Press  

LONDON — TikTok owner ByteDance can’t avoid the bloc’s crackdown on digital giants, a European Union court said Wednesday in a decision that found the video sharing platform falls under a new law that also covers Apple, Google and Microsoft. The EU’s General Court rejected ByteDance’s legal challenge against being classed as an online “gatekeeper” that has to comply with …

TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks
6 months ago

TikTok says US refused to engage in serious settlement talks

Al Jazeera  

ByteDance said US government prefers to shut down than work on an ‘effective solution’ to protect US users. Legislation signed in April by President Joe Biden gives ByteDance until January of next year to divest TikTok’s US assets or face a ban on the app used by 170 million Americans. The company also made public a redacted version of a …

TikTok curbs state-affiliated media amid foreign influence fears
7 months ago

TikTok curbs state-affiliated media amid foreign influence fears

Al Jazeera  

Video-sharing app says state-backed accounts will not be recommended or allowed to advertise outside home countries. TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, has announced new curbs on state-affiliated media amid concerns about foreign interference in a major election year. The Chinese-owned platform said on Thursday that state-affiliated media accounts would no longer be recommended in users’ feeds or allowed to advertise …

Legal experts say a TikTok ban without specific evidence violates the First Amendment
7 months, 1 week ago

Legal experts say a TikTok ban without specific evidence violates the First Amendment

NPR  

Legal experts say a TikTok ban without specific evidence violates the First Amendment Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Dwyer/AP Michael Dwyer/AP Forcing TikTok to shut down its American operations over unspecified national security concerns would represent a violation of the First Amendment, according to six legal scholars surveyed by NPR. Sponsor Message NPR reached out to a host of …

TikTok sues US government over potential ban, argues federal law violates constitution
7 months, 2 weeks ago

TikTok sues US government over potential ban, argues federal law violates constitution

Hindustan Times  

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance sued in U.S. federal court on Tuesday seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the divestiture of the short video app used by 170 million Americans or ban its use. TikTok has denied that it has or ever would share U.S. user data, accusing American lawmakers in …

These are the countries where TikTok is already banned
7 months, 4 weeks ago

These are the countries where TikTok is already banned

Associated Press  

LONDON — TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. FRANCE “Recreational” use of TikTok and other social media apps like Twitter and Instagram on government employees’ phones has been banned because of worries about insufficient data security measures. A government statement did not name …

TikTok bows to European pressure and halts reward feature on new app in France and Spain
7 months, 4 weeks ago

TikTok bows to European pressure and halts reward feature on new app in France and Spain

Associated Press  

LONDON — TikTok said Wednesday that it’s halting a feature on its new app rewarding users in Europe for watching videos, after facing pressure from regulators worried about its addictive features. The company backed down days after the European Union warned that the TikTok Lite app might have breached the 27-nation bloc’s digital regulations when it launched earlier this month. …

Bill to ban TikTok in U.S. clears Congress
8 months ago

Bill to ban TikTok in U.S. clears Congress

Raw Story  

The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market. The measure was part of a $95 billion foreign aid package, including military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, which has now cleared Congress and heads to President …

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok’s new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
8 months ago

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok’s new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension

Associated Press  

LONDON — The European Union on Monday demanded TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kids. The 27-nation EU’s executive Commission said it was opening formal proceedings to determine whether TikTok Lite breached the …

Kyrgyzstan bans Tiktok to protect children: ‘Affecting moral development’
8 months ago

Kyrgyzstan bans Tiktok to protect children: ‘Affecting moral development’

Hindustan Times  

Kyrgyzstan appears to have blocked TikTok after the Central Asian country's security services called to restrict the social media app to "protect children". Kyrgyzstan's digital ministry said on Tuesday it had "informed telecommunications operators of the need to limit access to TikTok, based on a decision by the security services." The digital ministry said ByteDance had "failed to comply" with …

TikTok star urges US to force sale after witnessing 'terrifying' algorithm amid Israel-Palestine war
8 months ago

TikTok star urges US to force sale after witnessing 'terrifying' algorithm amid Israel-Palestine war

Hindustan Times  

Imagine speaking out against the platform that enables you to earn a living. This comes on the heels of White House representatives passing a bill that could lead to a permanent TikTok ban in America. White House passes the bill, threatens to ban TikTok The world’s most popular musical video service, which has been accused of spreading ‘Hamas hate speech …

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investigation is the latest battle in Washington for the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that …

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investigation is the latest battle in Washington for the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that could …

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban
9 months, 1 week ago

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

The Hindu  

TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the popular short-form video app if it is not divested from Chinese tech company ByteDance. Ask them to vote no on the TikTok ban," the notice said, which allowed users to enter …

TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
9 months, 1 week ago

TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized

Associated Press  

Alex Pearlman shut the door on dreams of a standup comedy career almost a decade ago, pivoting from the stage to an office cubicle where he worked a customer service job. Whether or not that will be better or worse, Congress has no way of knowing.” Content creator Jensen Savannah, left, and her fiance and brand manager Jorge Millares, produce …

TikTok Fined $11 million: Italy regulator fines TikTok $11 mln over content checks
9 months, 1 week ago

TikTok Fined $11 million: Italy regulator fines TikTok $11 mln over content checks

The Hindu  

Italy's competition watchdog has fined three units of social media giant TikTok 10 million euros in total for inadequate checks on content potentially harmful to young or vulnerable users, it said on Thursday. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, and other social media companies including Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, are under pressure from regulators around the globe to …

Biden administration urges Senate to quickly pass the TikTok ban bill to force app to separate from Chinese owners despite fury from Gen Z voters and Joe having his own account
9 months, 1 week ago

Biden administration urges Senate to quickly pass the TikTok ban bill to force app to separate from Chinese owners despite fury from Gen Z voters and Joe having his own account

Daily Mail  

President Biden has said he would sign the bill if it reaches his desk Senate Majority Leader Schumer has not committed to a vote in the Senate The House passed a bill that could ban TikTok 352 to 65 votes The White House is urging the Senate to pass a bill that would force TikTok to separate from its Chinese …

U.S. House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell
9 months, 1 week ago

U.S. House passes bill that would lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn't sell

The Hindu  

The U.S. House of Representatives on March 13 passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure is a national security threat. “What we've tried to do here is be very thoughtful and deliberate about the …

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell
9 months, 1 week ago

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner …

US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns
9 months, 1 week ago

US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns

Al Jazeera  

The bill now heads to an uncertain future in the Senate, though President Biden has pledged to sign it if it passes. The United States House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill that could eventually ban the social media platform TikTok in the country, in its latest salvo against both China and big tech. “The choice is TikTok’s.” Opponents …

Trump calls TikTok a threat but says banning app would hurt some kids
9 months, 1 week ago

Trump calls TikTok a threat but says banning app would hurt some kids

Live Mint  

US presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday TikTok was a national security threat but also said a ban on the popular app would hurt some kids and only strengthen Meta Platforms' Facebook, which the Republican has harshly criticized. Trump reiterated his concerns as lawmakers weigh a bill this week that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months …

TikTok ban: Why a total block in the US could be so devastating
9 months, 1 week ago

TikTok ban: Why a total block in the US could be so devastating

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. View more The US digital liberties group has called on people to “resist a governmental power to …

Lawmakers divided on TikTok bill after Trump signals he opposes it
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers divided on TikTok bill after Trump signals he opposes it

Daily Mail  

A bipartisan bill to cut TikTok from its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance gathered momentum this week until Donald Trump signaled he is against it, and now some lawmakers are getting cold feet. And Trump bashed the bill on social media after the bill was cleared out of committee in a 50-0 bipartisan vote, saying if TikTok is banned its rival …

US lawmakers advance bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owner
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US lawmakers advance bill to force TikTok to cut ties with Chinese owner

Al Jazeera  

Critics say Beijing could force video-sharing app to share data on its US users and spread propaganda. Lawmakers in the United States are moving ahead with proposals to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company amid claims the platform could be used to spy on Americans and manipulate public opinion. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said …

TikTok Faces U.S. Ban in New Draft Bill
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TikTok Faces U.S. Ban in New Draft Bill

Live Mint  

TikTok, the short-video platform owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance, is facing renewed political pressure in the U.S. from a draft bill that could lead to a ban of its popular video-sharing app. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher, who leads the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Democrat Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, addresses “foreign adversary-controlled …

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