{"id":32506,"date":"2022-07-23T11:28:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=32506"},"modified":"2022-07-23T11:28:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:28:14","slug":"is-tiktok-a-safe-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app","title":{"rendered":"Is TikTok a Safe App?"},"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-69e88efeaf3f8\" 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-69e88efeaf3f8\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e88efeaf3f8\" ><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\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#Is_TikTok_a_Safe_App\" title=\"Is TikTok a Safe App?\">Is TikTok a Safe App?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#TikTok_tracks_your_location\" title=\"TikTok tracks your location\">TikTok tracks your location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#It_censors_content\" title=\"It censors content\">It censors content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#It_sends_data_to_China\" title=\"It sends data to China\">It sends data to China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#It_has_parental_controls\" title=\"It has parental controls\">It has parental controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#It_prevents_cyberbullying\" title=\"It prevents cyberbullying\">It prevents cyberbullying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-a-safe-app\/#It_increases_your_digital_footprint\" title=\"It increases your digital footprint\">It increases your digital footprint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_TikTok_a_Safe_App\"><\/span>Is TikTok a Safe App?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/IVACljM.png\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Is TikTok a safe app\" style=\"max-height:282px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:37%\"> <\/p>\n<p>When you download an application to your phone, you may wonder whether it is safe. You might wonder if TikTok tracks your location or sends data to China. Or whether your children will be able to use it without parental controls. There are many answers to these questions. Read on to learn more. In addition, you&#8217;ll learn about parental controls and whether TikTok&#8217;s privacy policies are safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_tracks_your_location\"><\/span>TikTok tracks your location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on the lookout for ways to avoid TikTok&#8217;s tracking, here are three things you should keep in mind. First, you should avoid using a VPN or proxy service to access TikTok. This application relies on the mobile number you enter in order to determine your location. While VPNs and proxies may be helpful in certain situations, they&#8217;re useless for this purpose. You should also try to hide your biodata on the platform if possible. If all else fails, try using an IP logger or practice doing an IP lookup on the application.<\/p>\n<p>Second, you should be aware of how TikTok works with your mobile device. By using your device&#8217;s GPS or Wi-Fi signals, the app is able to estimate your approximate location. Moreover, if you turn off location services in your device, TikTok will not be able to determine your location. Instead, it will be able to predict your location based on known locations of your friends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_censors_content\"><\/span>It censors content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There&#8217;s a new controversy swirling around Chinese social network TikTok, which is owned by the state. Leaked documents show TikTok&#8217;s moderators were instructed to remove videos of protests in Hong Kong, Tiananmen Square, Tibetan independence and Falun Gong. According to a Washington Post report, the Chinese government also wants to prevent videos of protests related to the Falun Gong and Tibet independence movements from being posted.<\/p>\n<p>The company is trying to respond to the controversy by implementing new rules for moderation and removing controversial content. However, the recent guidelines reveal that TikTok has a heavy hand with censorship, and is actively working to improve its system. It has denied that its content is influenced by the Chinese government. The company has American moderators in its California office who review content in accordance with U.S. laws and policies. It has also stated that it will continue to focus on building a trusted community of creative people and entertainment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_sends_data_to_China\"><\/span>It sends data to China<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the Chinese government were to buy the user data of the U.S. based TikTok users, then it could influence their content. Despite claims of privacy, TikTok maintains that all of its user data is stored outside China. ByteDance, the Chinese company that runs the app, has not responded to requests for comment. While the Chinese government has not requested user data from U.S. based TikTok users, it is a reasonable assumption to assume that any data collected in the US would remain confidential.<\/p>\n<p>The data privacy concerns raised by the users are not new to the TikTok company. The company&#8217;s response to privacy issues has been inconsistent. While TikTok has said it stores its data in the United States, the fact is that the Chinese company, ByteDance, has its own server facilities in China. Furthermore, leaked audio from internal meetings of the company show that employees of ByteDance have accessed non-public data on US TikTok users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_has_parental_controls\"><\/span>It has parental controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a parent, you will be glad to know that TikTok has parental controls. You can limit your child&#8217;s screen time, block explicit videos and set daily and weekly limits. Moreover, you can make your account private, limit the number of videos your child can watch, and control who can duet with them. These are just some of the parental controls available on the TikTok app.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, TikTok has a new feature for parents &#8211; parental controls. These controls will be managed under the Family Pairing tab, and include screen time limits, direct messages, and Restricted mode for teen users. Parents will also be able to disable direct messages for children under 16, and these new features are expected to roll out worldwide over the next few weeks. Parents are encouraged to check their child&#8217;s app&#8217;s age restriction before downloading it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_prevents_cyberbullying\"><\/span>It prevents cyberbullying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest concerns in the world of social media is the threat of cyberbullying. While many people are surprised that teenagers can be cyberbullied through videos posted on social media, a new study shows that TikTok can actually help prevent it. The creator of the app, Trent James, recommends that creators and viewers take different approaches to the problem. His advice for prevention? Don&#8217;t make the same mistakes as others.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect your child is being bullied on TikTok, make sure to change your privacy settings. You can report the perpetrator anonymously. If you see content on TikTok that may be offensive, you can also report it. This way, your child can receive support from an adult they trust and whose feelings they can trust. However, if you&#8217;re worried that your child might be experiencing online bullying, you can also report it anonymously.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_increases_your_digital_footprint\"><\/span>It increases your digital footprint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is difficult to know which websites, apps, and services are safe for you to use in order to maintain your privacy. Social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok often share data and information without your knowledge, which makes it easy for people to stalk you and perform phishing attacks. TikTok tracks everything from videos you view to your keyboard rhythms. Your digital footprint is forever and you should be careful when using them.<\/p>\n<p>To maximize your brand&#8217;s presence on TikTok, consider a curated approach to paid campaigns and organic social media. This way, you can maximize your brand&#8217;s presence while creating new ways to increase your revenue. For example, try posting content on your organic page frequently and refreshing paid creative. Then, use other methods to promote your posts, such as using content creators. In addition to video, post regularly on your organic page and make use of eclincher to increase your digital footprint.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe width=\"491\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CbNk69AKzb8\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"274\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is TikTok a Safe App? 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