TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China

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TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China
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Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.

reviewed recordings that contained statements from nine different TikTok employees indicating that engineers in China have access to U.S. data between September 2021 and January 2022., employees described situations where U.S. employees had to turn to their colleagues in China to determine how U.S. user data was flowing. American staff members didn’t have permission or knowledge to access the data.

signed an executive order prohibiting unspecified "transactions" with the Chinese owners of TikTok and WeChat.on TikTok and its use, with some lawmakers — including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. — saying that the White House is moving too slowly to create a plan, FOX Business reported in February. The Biden administration argued that executive orders signed by Trump regarding TikTok data use were unenforceable, and any new laws needed careful consideration to ensure they withstand any legal challenges.previously banned its members from using the app on government-issued devices, FOX Business noted., TikTok generated an estimated $4.6 billion in revenue in 2021, a 142% increase. As of the first quarter of 2022, TikTok has over 1 billion users.

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