Governments have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, may endanger sensitive user data.
Tag: Privacy
British Police Under Fire for Exposing Nicola Bulley’s Private Troubles
A police force in England said the woman struggled with alcohol abuse, which it tied to menopause, raising questions about privacy, sexism and whether the public disclosure served any purpose.
New technology, same old blind spot?
Don’t just look at what technology can do, look at what it helps people do to each other.
Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations
The lawsuits are the first by an American state against TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, in a sign of mounting legal pressure.
How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
Where Online Hate Speech Can Bring the Police to Your Door
Battling far-right extremism, Germany has gone further than any other Western democracy to prosecute individuals for what they say online, testing the limits of free speech on the internet.
Your Wednesday Briefing: South Korea Skirts a Typhoon
Plus Russia and North Korea grow closer, and Apple prepares to introduce its newest iPhone.
TikTok Browser Can Track Users’ Keystrokes, According to New Research
In the web browser used within the TikTok app, supplementary code lets the company track every character typed by users. The company said the capability was for troubleshooting.
Finland’s Prime Minister Parties, but Then Videos Leak
Criticism of the leader, Sanna Marin, 36, over parties she’s attended showed the difficulties of keeping life private in the age of cellphones and social media.