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TikTok’s privacy update mentions immigration status. Here’s why.
January 30, 2026 - TikTok updated its privacy policy to mention immigration status, sparking backlash—but the reality is more complicated.
TikTok narrowly avoids a US ban by spinning up a new American joint venture
January 27, 2026 - TikTok may have avoided a ban, but it didn’t become a different company overnight. Like any other social network, assume your data matters, and share accordingly.
Get paid to scroll TikTok? The data trade behind Freecash ads
January 26, 2026 - Ads promised up to $35 an hour to watch videos. Instead, users were funneled into mobile games designed to drive spending and collect data.
TikTok scam sells you access to your own fake money
October 15, 2025 - We dive into the “last goodbye” messages sent via TikTok that lead victims to a crypto paywall scam.
TikTok is misusing kids’ data, says privacy watchdog
September 25, 2025 - TikTok is scooping up data on hundreds of thousands of children who shouldn't have been on the platform, according to Canadian privacy commissioners.
TikTok: Major investigation launched into platform’s use of children’s data
March 3, 2025 - The UK's ICO has started an investgation into how TikTok and other platforms assess age information and compliance with the children’s code for online privacy.
DeepSeek found to be sharing user data with TikTok parent company ByteDance
February 20, 2025 - South Korea says it's uncovered evidence that DeepSeek has secretly been sharing data with ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok.
Warning: Don’t sell or buy a second hand iPhone with TikTok already installed
January 23, 2025 - iPhones are being offered for sale with TikTok installed after the US ban caused the app to disappear from the app stores.
TikTok ban in US: Company seeks emergency injunction to prevent it
December 10, 2024 - TikTok has requested an emergency injunction to stop or postpone the planned ban on the platform in the US.
TikTok ordered to close Canada offices following “national security review”
November 8, 2024 - Canada wants TikTok to dissolve its business in the country. TikTok plans to challenge the decision in court
