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Asked about TikTok and the CCP. If we're posting wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Internet_Security_Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Internet_Se
by bassman9000 6y ago
Asked about TikTok and the CCP. If we're posting wiki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Internet_Security_Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Internet_Security_Law
Along with the Great Firewall, restrictions raise concerning voices, especially among foreign companies.[11] Regarding the requirements for spot-checks and certifications, international law firms have warned that companies could be asked to provide source code, encryption, or other crucial information for review by the authorities, increasing the risk of this information being lost, passed on to local competitors, or used by the authorities themselves.[1] The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned that the law could force companies transmitting data through servers in China to submit to data surveillance measures.[12]
https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy?lang=en https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy?lang=en
The personal data that we collect from you will be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside of the European Economic Area ("EEA").
It's not unreasonable to believe the same happens in Australia, which I doubt has a better model than the EU. Which prompts my question.
EDIT: there's no indication in the US section as to where the data may be stored, or sent
https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy?lang=en#privacy-us https://www.tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy?lang=en#privacy-...
But they clearly say:
We may share your information with a parent, subsidiary, or other affiliate of our corporate group.
ByteDance in Beijing qualifies.
- fabianhjr 6y agoI didn't mean to imply that either ByteDance or a US company would guard the personal data to which they have access.