TikTok Opens First European Data Center to Combat China Spying Fears
TikTok has opened its first European data center as the video app attempts to combat long-held privacy concerns over its links to China.
NYC Bans TikTok on Government-Owned Devices Due to ‘Security Threat’
New York City has banned TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns over its parent company ByteDance’s alleged ties to the Chinese government.
It’s Mainly Non-TikTok Users Who Feel the App is Security Threat
Almost 60% of Americans consider TikTok to be a threat to national security in the United States -- but that perception varies depending on whether or not the individual actually uses the app.
US Lawmakers May Change TikTok Ban Bill After its ‘Aggressive Lobbying’
U.S. lawmakers are considering making changes to the bill that would give the Biden administration new powers to ban Chinese-owned TikTok -- after the company's "aggressive lobbying."
TikTok Admits to Funding Users’ Lawsuit Against Montana Ban
TikTok has admitted to quietly bankrolling a high-profile lawsuit brought by its users against Montana's state-wide ban on the video-sharing app -- a detail that the company failed to mention previously.
TikTok Sues Montana, Claiming the App’s Ban is Unconstitutional
Just days after a group of TikTok users filed a lawsuit against Montana seeking to overturn the state's controversial legislation to ban the popular social media app, TikTok itself has sued Montana over the new law.
TikTok Users Sue Montana Over its Banning of the App
A group of TikTok users filed a lawsuit against Montana seeking to overturn the state's ban of the video app -- which was the first-of-its-kind in the nation.
Montana Becomes The First State to Ban TikTok
Montana has officially become the first state to completely ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok in the U.S.
Ex-ByteDance Executive Claims China Has Access to TikTok User Data in US
A former top executive at TikTok's parent company ByteDance has claimed that it built a "backdoor channel" in its code that allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) access to user data in the U.S. in a new lawsuit.
Arkansas Sues TikTok and Meta Over its ‘Addictive’ Platforms
The state of Arkansas is suing Meta and TikTok, accusing the social media platforms of misleading consumers about the safety of children on its "addictive" platforms and deceiving users about the protection of their private data.
ByteDance’s Photo App Lemon8 Soars into US Charts as TikTok Faces Ban
TikTok may be facing a potential nationwide ban in the U.S. but it appears that its Chinese parent company ByteDance has a contingency plan as its Instagram rival photo app Lemon8 soared into the Top 10 in the App Store's charts this week.
China Says It ‘Firmly Opposes’ Forced Sale of TikTok
China says it would "firmly oppose" any forced sale of TikTok in order to avoid a nationwide ban in the U.S.
FBI is Investigating TikTok for Spying on US Journalists
The FBI is now investigating TikTok for spying on U.S. journalists -- as the popular video-sharing app faces a nationwide ban.
TikTok Confirms US Will Ban App Unless it is Sold
The Biden administration has demanded that the Chinese-owned TikTok be sold or the app will face a nationwide ban in the U.S.
US TikTok May Split From Chinese Owner ByteDance to Avoid Ban
TikTok may split from its Chinese parent company ByteDance, to help address U.S. concerns about national security risks.
Senate Passes Bill That Would Ban TikTok on Government Devices
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that bars federal employees from using TikTok on government-issued devices amid national security fears.