Concerns that the Chinese government could access sensitive user data through the short-form video app TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, have prompted the U.S. government to pass legislation banning the social media platform unless it is sold to a government-approved buyer.The legislation gives TikTok's China-based parent company nine to 12 months to sell or be banned in the U.S., ensuring the app will remain active through the fall campaign.China's neighbor, India, was among the first countries to have placed restrictions on TikTok and other Chinese apps. India banned some 60 Chinese apps, including TikTok, during a military confrontation along the Himalayan border that it shares with China.
Is TikTok getting banned in the UK : Will TikTok be banned in the UK The UK government has already banned TikTok on government devices due to cybersecurity concerns, but there is nothing to suggest that the UK will follow America in exploring a total ban.
Who owns TikTok now
ByteDance
TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has faced scrutiny from U.S. government officials over how it handles the data of its U.S. users and its ties to China. The new law would require ByteDance, a tech company founded in China in 2012, to sell TikTok or the app will be banned in the U.S.
Is TikTok actually banned : An executive order by the Trump administration to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban was found unconstitutional by federal courts on First Amendment grounds.
In a video posted to the platform soon after Biden signed the bill, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said he is confident TikTok would win in court, adding that users should not expect issues with the app in the meantime. "Rest assured, we aren't going anywhere," Chew said.
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban. Here's what to know. No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.
Will the EU ban TikTok
EU toolbox doesn't have US-style ban
Platforms like TikTok can be temporarily suspended under the DSA, but the measure would only be used as a last resort in case of serious infringements regarding content on the platform — not the national security concerns that have underpinned U.S. and other action against the app.CHINA. TikTok has never been available in mainland China, a fact that CEO Shou Chew has mentioned in testimony to U.S. lawmakers. ByteDance instead offers Chinese users Douyin, a similar video-sharing app that follows Beijing's strict censorship rules.EU toolbox doesn't have US-style ban
Platforms like TikTok can be temporarily suspended under the DSA, but the measure would only be used as a last resort in case of serious infringements regarding content on the platform — not the national security concerns that have underpinned U.S. and other action against the app.
Tiktok is 'shadow promoting' banned Russian content to users. Profit of Russian TikTok grew tenfold in a year. In a remarkable move, major digital platforms TikTok and Netflix have suspended their services in Russia, a response to the country's newly enacted 'fake news' law.
Is TikTok safe now : TikTok can be considered as safe to use as other major social media platforms available today. The platform collects user data for targeted advertising, personalizes content, and like any platform with direct messaging, can be a target for scammers.
Is TikTok illegal in the US : In April 2024, US president Joe Biden signed into law the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which is an effective ban or forced sale of TikTok from its parent company ByteDance.
Who will buy TikTok
Who could buy TikTok Likely suitors would be Microsoft, Oracle and Walmart, Ives said. But other companies and investors are likely to express interest, he added. "Private equity will swarm after this deal as well with [former Treasury Secretary Steven] Mnuchin and others," Ives said.
President Biden announced he has signed legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok after Congress passed legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok, delivering a historic rebuke of the video-sharing platform's Chinese ownership.How safe is TikTok Generally speaking, TikTok is as safe as any other social media platform thanks to the app's many security features, including: Two-factor authentication (2FA) Comment filters and curated content for children below the age of 13.
Why is TikTok ending : The U.S. government is continuing its legal battle to ban TikTok from the country. Under suspicion that the company behind the app, ByteDance, is handing over information on U.S. citizens to the Chinese government, a bill has been moving forward in recent months, and on April 23, the U.S. Senate passed the bill.
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Concerns that the Chinese government could access sensitive user data through the short-form video app TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, have prompted the U.S. government to pass legislation banning the social media platform unless it is sold to a government-approved buyer.The legislation gives TikTok's China-based parent company nine to 12 months to sell or be banned in the U.S., ensuring the app will remain active through the fall campaign.China's neighbor, India, was among the first countries to have placed restrictions on TikTok and other Chinese apps. India banned some 60 Chinese apps, including TikTok, during a military confrontation along the Himalayan border that it shares with China.
Is TikTok getting banned in the UK : Will TikTok be banned in the UK The UK government has already banned TikTok on government devices due to cybersecurity concerns, but there is nothing to suggest that the UK will follow America in exploring a total ban.
Who owns TikTok now
ByteDance
TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has faced scrutiny from U.S. government officials over how it handles the data of its U.S. users and its ties to China. The new law would require ByteDance, a tech company founded in China in 2012, to sell TikTok or the app will be banned in the U.S.
Is TikTok actually banned : An executive order by the Trump administration to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban was found unconstitutional by federal courts on First Amendment grounds.
In a video posted to the platform soon after Biden signed the bill, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said he is confident TikTok would win in court, adding that users should not expect issues with the app in the meantime. "Rest assured, we aren't going anywhere," Chew said.
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban. Here's what to know. No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.
Will the EU ban TikTok
EU toolbox doesn't have US-style ban
Platforms like TikTok can be temporarily suspended under the DSA, but the measure would only be used as a last resort in case of serious infringements regarding content on the platform — not the national security concerns that have underpinned U.S. and other action against the app.CHINA. TikTok has never been available in mainland China, a fact that CEO Shou Chew has mentioned in testimony to U.S. lawmakers. ByteDance instead offers Chinese users Douyin, a similar video-sharing app that follows Beijing's strict censorship rules.EU toolbox doesn't have US-style ban
Platforms like TikTok can be temporarily suspended under the DSA, but the measure would only be used as a last resort in case of serious infringements regarding content on the platform — not the national security concerns that have underpinned U.S. and other action against the app.
Tiktok is 'shadow promoting' banned Russian content to users. Profit of Russian TikTok grew tenfold in a year. In a remarkable move, major digital platforms TikTok and Netflix have suspended their services in Russia, a response to the country's newly enacted 'fake news' law.
Is TikTok safe now : TikTok can be considered as safe to use as other major social media platforms available today. The platform collects user data for targeted advertising, personalizes content, and like any platform with direct messaging, can be a target for scammers.
Is TikTok illegal in the US : In April 2024, US president Joe Biden signed into law the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which is an effective ban or forced sale of TikTok from its parent company ByteDance.
Who will buy TikTok
Who could buy TikTok Likely suitors would be Microsoft, Oracle and Walmart, Ives said. But other companies and investors are likely to express interest, he added. "Private equity will swarm after this deal as well with [former Treasury Secretary Steven] Mnuchin and others," Ives said.
President Biden announced he has signed legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok after Congress passed legislation to ban or force a sale of TikTok, delivering a historic rebuke of the video-sharing platform's Chinese ownership.How safe is TikTok Generally speaking, TikTok is as safe as any other social media platform thanks to the app's many security features, including: Two-factor authentication (2FA) Comment filters and curated content for children below the age of 13.
Why is TikTok ending : The U.S. government is continuing its legal battle to ban TikTok from the country. Under suspicion that the company behind the app, ByteDance, is handing over information on U.S. citizens to the Chinese government, a bill has been moving forward in recent months, and on April 23, the U.S. Senate passed the bill.