Tag: TikTok
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TikTok API Rules Stymie Analysis of US User Data, Academics Say
Terms of service for API access give TikTok publication review over findings and limit access to critical data on the platform’s impact on …
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Cryptocurrency Scams to Heavily Target TikTok Users
Cybercriminals heavily target TikTok users with cryptocurrency giveaway scams. The vast majority of the posts impersonate Elon Musk and …
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TikTok fined €345m in Europe over children’s privacy
The fine was issued by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), the primary privacy regulatory authority overseeing major tech firms …
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TikTok Fined $368m For Child Data Privacy Offenses
TikTok has been fined hundreds of millions of dollars after Ireland’s data protection regulator found it infringed the GDPR with regards …
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Somalia Orders ISPs to Block Telegram and TikTok
The Somali government recently announced plans to shut down access to some social media platforms, including TikTok and Telegram. Jama …
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TikTok use on government devices prohibited in NYC
The Verge reports that New York City has prohibited the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, with city agencies compelled to …
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TikTok facing fines for violating children’s privacy
The European Data Protection Board is expected to fine TikTok for violating the privacy of young children within the next four weeks. The …
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If George Washington Had a TikTok, What Would His Password Be?
Have you ever thought of what George Washington’s hypothetical TikTok password might be? It’s a strange question, but a useful …
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Be Mindful of These 3 AI Tricks on World Social Media Day
Happy World Social Media Day! Today’s a day about celebrating the life-long friendships you’ve made thanks to social …
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Former TikTok exec: Chinese Communist Party had “God mode” entry to US data
June 9, 2023 – Cybercriminals are more motivated than even when no one’s at work to fend them off. So be prepared and remain vigilant for …
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US govt now bans TikTok from contractors’ work gear
The US federal government’s ban on TikTok has been extended to include devices used by its many contractors – even those that are privately …
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TikTok use across all government-connected devices prohibited in new interim rule
FedScoop reports that a new interim rule prohibiting the use of TikTok across all government employees’ and contractors’ devices has been …
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