US Justice Department Accuses TikTok of Data Collection on Divisive Issues
The US Justice Department accuses TikTok of gathering user data on sensitive topics like abortion and gun control, transferring it to ByteDance in China. Concerns arise over China potentially manipulating content to disrupt US democracy.
The government deems TikTok's security measures insufficient and insists a ban wouldn't violate free speech. TikTok's internal tools allegedly allow data gathering on controversial subjects, with lawmakers also expressing worries about anti-Israel content.
A looming law could prompt a TikTok ban if ties with ByteDance aren't severed, leading to a potential Supreme Court battle.
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TikTok ban: US Justice Department claims app collected user views on abortion, gun control | South China Morning Post
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