{"id":32382,"date":"2022-07-23T11:25:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32382"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:25:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:25:43","slug":"why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2","title":{"rendered":"Why is TikTok Getting Banned?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e7505b256d\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e7505b256d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e7505b256d\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2\/#Why_is_TikTok_Getting_Banned\" title=\"Why is TikTok Getting Banned?\">Why is TikTok Getting Banned?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2\/#TikTok_is_an_entertainment_platform\" title=\"TikTok is an entertainment platform\">TikTok is an entertainment platform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2\/#It_promotes_risky_activities\" title=\"It promotes risky activities\">It promotes risky activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2\/#It_collects_user_data_in_a_similar_way_to_other_social_apps\" title=\"It collects user data in a similar way to other social apps\">It collects user data in a similar way to other social apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/why-is-tiktok-getting-banned-2\/#It_is_under_scrutiny_by_the_US_government\" title=\"It is under scrutiny by the U.S. government\">It is under scrutiny by the U.S. government<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_TikTok_Getting_Banned\"><\/span>Why is TikTok Getting Banned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/pIrEKXt.jpg\" align=\"left\" alt=\"Why is TikTok getting banned\" style=\"height:auto; width:auto; margin:0px 10px; max-width:29% max-height:272px;\">  <\/p>\n<p>China has banned TikTok &#8211; so why? A recent letter by Carr, founder of Chinese entertainment site Weibo, reignited debate over the service&#8217;s ban. But despite its ban, content creators secured an injunction, which means they can continue to post TikTok videos. In the meantime, Carr&#8217;s concerns are moot. Carr&#8217;s letter is laudable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_is_an_entertainment_platform\"><\/span>TikTok is an entertainment platform<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite its nascent status as an entertainment platform, TikTok has generated intense topics over the years. The platform was launched a few years ago and quickly became hugely popular. But, getting banned on TikTok isn&#8217;t as easy as it sounds. Here are some reasons why you might want to avoid getting banned on TikTok:<\/p>\n<p>The app has been censored in several countries, including the U.S. and Hong Kong. A recent national security law in Hong Kong has resulted in a ban on TikTok. The company has not yet commented on the matter. Meanwhile, TikTok&#8217;s Chinese counterpart, ByteDance, hasn&#8217;t commented on whether the app is being blocked in the region. Nonetheless, a ban on TikTok would have significant ramifications for users of the app.<\/p>\n<p>TikTok is the first consumer-facing app from China to gain popularity in the West, making Beijing proud. However, the fact that TikTok is a Chinese-owned company has politicians nervous. It may be a front for Chinese propagandists to misuse user data or manipulate viewer behavior. In addition to being a source of anxiety, TikTok is already banned in many countries, including India, where it was once the largest market.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_promotes_risky_activities\"><\/span>It promotes risky activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite being a teen entertainment app, TikTok has expanded to include news content. A study by the Reuters Institute at Oxford University showed that TikTok usage is higher in countries with weak mainstream media. The reason for this shift is that younger people are more likely to get their news from TikTok than from mainstream media. As a result, Chinese government officials are increasingly concerned about the potential blackmail potential of TikTok.<\/p>\n<p>Among the content TikTok bans is the promotion of risky activities. Content containing violence, drug use, or other risky activity is prohibited. Furthermore, users are prohibited from promoting amateur stunts or games. Videos containing violent or graphic content are also prohibited. Lastly, TikTok users cannot promote any illegal activities or blackmail other users. These videos can lead to account suspensions or permanent bans.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_collects_user_data_in_a_similar_way_to_other_social_apps\"><\/span>It collects user data in a similar way to other social apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the company&#8217;s parent company ByteDance denies that it collects user data, it does make use of various methods to collect information. TikTok has been collecting data about users without their knowledge, such as IP addresses and location information. It also collects biometric data, such as age and gender, and can use it to determine your demographics.<\/p>\n<p>TikTok collects plenty of information from its users, including device information and content. The app also tracks user location based on the SIM card, IP addresses, search history, and what you&#8217;re watching and listening to. Users also have to opt-in to allow TikTok to collect this information. The company also tracks facial recognition data and voiceprints from videos and pictures they post.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, TikTok has updated its privacy policy to comply with new federal and EU data protection laws. The app&#8217;s privacy statement provides a general overview of how TikTok collects this information, but it also includes sections on e-commerce and Apple App Tracking Transparency. Users should check the privacy policies before creating an account on TikTok.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_is_under_scrutiny_by_the_US_government\"><\/span>It is under scrutiny by the U.S. government<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the Chinese-owned social network faces renewed scrutiny by U.S. lawmakers, TikTok has made some major changes to its security team. In September, Roland Cloutier will transition to a senior advisor position. In the meantime, Kim Albarella will serve in Cloutier&#8217;s role on an interim basis. Cloutier previously served as the chief security officer at ADP. He joined the company in 2020, when TikTok was banned from U.S. markets.<\/p>\n<p>The company has promised to segregate US users from Chinese users. This will keep data outside the hands of the Chinese government. The promise gave the US government more confidence in the platform. In May, TikTok&#8217;s CEO wrote a letter to nine Republican senators and pleaded for more time to work on a solution. That decision helped avert a full FTC investigation by 2020.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"427\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KKBl0vqsBWg\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is TikTok Getting Banned? China has banned TikTok &#8211; so why? A recent letter by Carr, founder of Chinese entertainment site Weibo, reignited debate over the service&#8217;s ban. 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