According to experts, TikTok may be violating user privacy
Chinese owned social media app TikTok has sparked international concern regarding it's handling of user data. Cybersecurity experts and US lawmakers have called for an investigation into the app regarding allegations that it shares its data with the Chinese government. Bytedance, the company that owns the app, has claimed that data about international users is stored separately and not shared with the government but not everyone is convinced.
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TikTok’s newly appointed CEO to leave the company
Kevin Mayer left Disney in June to join TikTok as CEO but in a letter to the employees, Mayer said that he is leaving the company due to recent changes in the political environment. “In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, it is with a heavy heart that I wanted to let you all know that I have decided to leave the company,” Mayer said
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The US plans a crackdown on the Chinese technology companies
The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said in a statement that Chinese apps like TikTok and WeChat pose "significant threats to the personal data of American citizens". Wednesday's announcement marks a further deterioration in relations between Washington and Beijing. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential ban on apps like TikTok in order to safeguard the security of American users
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Google/Fitbit deal could face full EU investigation
Google’s Fitbit deal will undergo a full investigation from the European Union. Reuters reports that the EU will announce a full-scale investigation into the Google/Fitbit deal next week. In a statement reiterating its previous comments, a Google spokesperson said that the deal is about the devices, not the data, and how Fitbit will help Google better compete in the wearable space.
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India bans 47 more Chinese apps
India bans 47 more Chinese apps
The Government of India banned 47 more Chinese apps in the country. In June, the Government banned 59 Chinese apps that included the hugely popular TikTok. Now, 47 more apps have been banned, for operating as clones of the previously banned apps, the list of particular apps banned in the fresh decision is yet to be announced
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