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Inside TikTok’s U.S. Data Security Operation: A Rare Look at the Battle Over User Data

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The controversy surrounding TikTok has dominated political discussions for years. Critics claim the app is a national security risk, a data funnel to the Chinese Communist Party, and a vehicle for foreign propaganda. TikTok,...more

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The Supreme Court Update - January 17, 2025

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision today: TikTok Inc. v. Garland, Firebaugh v. Garland, Nos. 24-656, 24-657: The Supreme Court upheld a federal law that would make it unlawful for companies in the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #427 – Ahead of the TikTok Ban, Users are Turning to Another Chinese App with Similar Privacy Concerns – What you...

TikTok users are seeking alternate platforms to share and view content as the U.S. is set to ban the popular social media app on January 19, 2025. Instead of turning to U.S.-based companies like Facebook or Instagram, users...more

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TikTok on the Clock: Proposed Legislation to Unwind TikTok from Ownership Group

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On March 13, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (the Act) in a bipartisan vote, which would require the popular social media site TikTok...more

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Reclaiming Your Privacy in the Digital Age

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When you picture someone casing a house, a suspicious character in a white van parked down the street probably comes to mind. However, in today’s increasingly online world, bad guys can also enjoy the perks of working from...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

TikTok Ban on Government Contractors’ Devices

In recent years, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media apps in the United States, with more than 150 million users, and the most popular smartphone app in the United States. Despite its widespread popularity...more

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Holland & Knight Data Privacy and Security Report: May 2023

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly data privacy and security news update that includes the latest in policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

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It May Be Time for TikTok to Change its Ways if State AGs Have Any Say

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While State Attorneys General have been clear that social media companies are generally on their radar for a variety of consumer protection concerns, TikTok has been the latest to make headlines in recent weeks. For example,...more

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AG Rokita Sues TikTok for Misrepresenting App’s Data Security and Safety for Children

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Indiana AG Todd Rokita filed two lawsuits against TikTok Inc. and an affiliated entity, alleging violations of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and seeking civil penalties and declaratory and injunctive relief....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The FCC Wants You to Delete TikTok

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr asserted that TikTok poses an “unacceptable national security risk” in a letter to the CEOs of Google and Apple urging the companies to remove the app from their mobile app stores. According to...more

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[Virtual Event] U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance For Canadian Operations - January 26th - 27th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

For a whole decade, ACI’s U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance for Canadian Operations conference continues to stand apart as the only practical, comprehensive event of its kind for the export compliance community in Canada. ...more

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TikTok, Nosy Apps And Your IT Security: What Employers Should Know

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Memes, funny videos and entertaining dance routines are often what go viral on social media these days … but earlier this year, it was a warning about social media that became the talk — or should we say Tok — of the...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #247 – TikTok in Multiple Cross Hairs

I have never been a fan of TikTok. In general, I do not trust any Chinese technology companies because of the influence and requirements the Chinese government wields over them....more

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Countries and Companies Cool on TikTok, As Microsoft Proposes US Solution

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In early July, the Indian government banned many Chinese mobile applications, including TikTok, claiming they pose a “threat to sovereignty and integrity.” India’s Ministry of Information Technology acted “in defense of...more

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