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EU tells TikTok to prepare to censor “misinformation,” harmful content
Starting this year.
TikTok spied on US journalists and other US users, monitored their location
Highlighting the privacy concerns many have raised about the social media app.
China tells tech giants to hire more censors – to combat rising dissent
Ramping up its already-heavy censorship.
Forbes stands by report China’s TikTok planned to monitor locations of specific US citizens
Another allegation against TikTok.
China’s “TikTok” blocks the Cantonese language
China is trying to force users to use Mandarin.
TikTok owner is questioned on large number of employees who once worked for Chinese state media
Adding to the suspicion about its motives.
Leaked audio suggests TikTok does share user data of US citizens with China
Escalating privacy concerns.
China’s TikTok now reveals users’ locations when they post
Removing privacy.
TikTok sucks up more data than any other social app. Where it goes is a mystery.
The China-based app gives more data to third parties than the likes of FB and Twitter.
