TikTok
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TikTok exposing children to porn is in breach of UK law, new report says
Researchers set up accounts pretending to be 13-year olds and set relevant filters, but were still able to see pornographic content due to TikTok’s algorithm. Legal experts believe this violates the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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TikTok fined $600m by Irish regulator for sending EU user data to China
Fine ruling comes after inquiry looking into the lawfulness of TikTok’s actions.
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Study finds TikTok’s carbon footprint is likely to exceed Greece’s
We take a look at the environmental and social costs of TikTok, including its carbon footprint and the role of finfluencers in sharing non-compliant financial promotions.
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TikTok fined £1.87m for providing inaccurate data on safety controls
TikTok failed to fully cooperate with Ofcom for the purposes of producing the Child Safety Report.
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House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the US
Bill would ban TikTok from US app stores unless it finds a new owner, potential challenge opens up battle over citizens’ access to digital information.
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Data access concerns and social media: US wants to ban TikTok app
A nationwide ban against TikTok is brewing in the US against a backdrop of unease over unauthorized data access and use of social media apps.
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Free speech and data experts weigh in on Montana TikTok ban
As TikTok sues Montana after the state bans the app, we asked experts for their thoughts.
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Montana is first US state to prohibit TikTok for consumer users
Montana bans TikTok and paves way for First Amendment legal fights.