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Why is TikTok Banned in China?
Why is TikTok banned in China and why is it a cause for concern? In this article we’ll look at privacy and data security concerns, violations of Chinese anti-terror laws, and the possibility of extremism on the site. If you’re a Chinese citizen wondering why the video app has been banned in China, read on. After all, if China has banned the US version, why isn’t it banning the Chinese version?
Privacy and data security concerns
Earlier this year, Senator Josh Hawley, a prominent critic of tech companies, introduced the National Security and Personal Data Protection Act of 2019. The bill seeks to stop the flow of sensitive personal information to countries that pose a risk to the nation’s security. See the article : How to Get More Followers on TikTok. A recent Senate hearing focused on the privacy and security concerns of people using TikTok in China. In it, Hawley highlighted the app’s ties to the Chinese government.
In addition to the concerns about the use of TikTok in China, users should also consider whether the Chinese government has the ability to censor content on its platform. Since the Chinese government does not have any jurisdiction over the Internet in the US, it could be used as a tool for propaganda and misinformation. Moreover, there are concerns that TikTok censors certain kinds of content. For example, some users have reported that videos related to Falun Gong and Tibetan independence are being removed. As of September 2019, TikTok has acknowledged censorship.
The privacy and data security concerns that have plagued the app are rooted in the app’s Chinese owner. After a BuzzFeed report revealed how employees of TikTok’s parent company in China accessed Americans’ data, the company has come under increased scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators. Meanwhile, a bill passed by the Senate and the U.S. Army has also banned the app’s use on government-owned mobile devices.
Violations of Chinese anti-terror laws
If you’re a Chinese user of TikTok, then you might have heard about the company’s possible violations of Chinese anti-terror laws. This app has a global audience of 700 million, and its parent company, ByteDance, has worked to gain credibility for Chinese police departments by inking a “strategic” deal with the Ministry of Public Security. See the article : How to Do a Voiceover on TikTok. Furthermore, the company’s Douyin accounts have been used to spread propaganda for Chinese government agencies.
While the company hasn’t been transparent with its enforcement, reports indicate that it’s suppressing videos by disabled users. The site’s guidelines also contain a section on hate speech and religion. While the site does not state whether it’s “really” violating anti-terror laws, TikTok does have a moderation policy. This policy can vary based on the laws in each country.
As a result, the company has been forced to sell itself to a U.S. company by September 15 as a condition of the case. Other similar cases forced companies to end deals, divest assets, and take other countermeasures. A recent CSIS report outlines the national security charges against TikTok. The report estimates the security risks with the app and suggests that TikTok is a major threat.
Concerns about extremism on TikTok
The DHS’s recent alert on TikTok has highlighted a growing concern about extremism on the video-sharing site. While the company has already come under scrutiny for transferring user data to China (TikTok has denied this, citing its privacy policies), the new alert raises additional questions. See the article : Why Won’t TikTok Let Me Post?. For example, how does TikTok know when users are promoting extremist content? Does the company have real-time information on who is posting these videos?
In recent years, extremist groups have used TikTok to promote violence and hate speech. Despite its popularity, TikTok has been plagued by videos by neo-Nazis and Islamic terrorists. Because TikTok allows users to post multiple videos on a single post, extremists have used the platform to spread messages about fascism, religion, and violence.
While TikTok has a large global user base, it has faced intense criticism for its data practices and excessive data collection. Earlier this year, the BBC reported that videos posted with the hashtag “Trump 2020” have been watched more than 200 million times. Whether these videos are real or fake is difficult to say, but it’s important to note that TikTok has changed its moderation rules to prevent extremism from forming on its platform.
