Get the latest tech news

Canadian intelligence agency advises against TikTok over 'risky' data practices


User data is a matter of national security and the CSIS is getting involved.

The U.S. government has passed a bill that forces TikTok owner ByteDance to sell or face a ban, and that prompted a lawsuit over "unconstitutional" practices. (Image credit: Chris Wedel/Android Central)In the U.S., a bill swiftly passed through the House and the Senate to President Joe Biden about a potential TikTok ban in the country. Moreover, the company claims there is no proof that the Chinese government has misused TikTok to gather user data and over national security-related risks.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Android Central

Read more on:

Photo of TikTok

TikTok

Photo of Canadian

Canadian

Photo of data practices

data practices

Related news:

News photo

Canadian Renters Now Required to Collect Foreign Landlord's Taxes, Withhold Rent

News photo

The Race to Buy TikTok Is On—but There Might Not Be a Winner

News photo

Taiwan, on China’s Doorstep, Is Dealing With TikTok Its Own Way