TikTok Data Collection: National Security Risks Unveiled
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Posted 54 days ago
Concerns over national security have escalated as new revelations emerge regarding TikTok's data collection practices, reinforcing warnings previously sounded by former President Donald Trump.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has now confirmed that TikTok, under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has engaged in collecting sensitive user data from American citizens.
This troubling development comes in the wake of the federal lawsuit filed by TikTok challenging legislation signed by President Biden, which mandates the Chinese parent company, ByteDance, either to divest from the platform or face a complete ban by January 2025.
As highlighted in court filings, the DOJ has indicated that TikTok gathered information related to users' opinions on critical issues, such as abortion and gun control, raising alarms about potential influences on American democracy.
The bitter irony is that while the Biden administration grapples with the repercussions of its decision to keep TikTok operational, Trump had called for a ban on the app, citing grave national security concerns.
He was met with scorn from critics across the political spectrum, many of whom have now been forced to reckon with the reality that Trump was right all along.
In its latest statement, TikTok has vehemently defended itself, arguing that the lawsuits infringe on the First Amendment rights of its 170 million American users, who they claim would be silenced by a ban.
This defense, however, does little to alleviate anxiety regarding the platform's potential exploitation by foreign powers.
The DOJ's filings convey a stark message: TikTok possesses software tools that facilitate extensive data collection based on user interactions, allowing Beijing to surveil American citizens and manipulate their content consumption.
These findings signal a chilling reminder of the risks posed by unregulated technologies in a digital landscape increasingly vulnerable to foreign influence.
As the battle for data privacy unfolds, the issue has become a potent reminder of the urgent need for accountability in the tech industry—a call that resonates far beyond partisan divides.
With the upcoming court date set for September 16, Americans are left wondering what the future holds for their privacy rights in the face of a potentially hostile foreign entity controlling a major social media platform.
The stakes have never been higher as the nation grapples with the implications of deceptive data practices and the ever-present threat of compromised national security.
Sources:
justthenews.com
lewrockwell.com
americafirstreport.com
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has now confirmed that TikTok, under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has engaged in collecting sensitive user data from American citizens.
This troubling development comes in the wake of the federal lawsuit filed by TikTok challenging legislation signed by President Biden, which mandates the Chinese parent company, ByteDance, either to divest from the platform or face a complete ban by January 2025.
As highlighted in court filings, the DOJ has indicated that TikTok gathered information related to users' opinions on critical issues, such as abortion and gun control, raising alarms about potential influences on American democracy.
The bitter irony is that while the Biden administration grapples with the repercussions of its decision to keep TikTok operational, Trump had called for a ban on the app, citing grave national security concerns.
He was met with scorn from critics across the political spectrum, many of whom have now been forced to reckon with the reality that Trump was right all along.
In its latest statement, TikTok has vehemently defended itself, arguing that the lawsuits infringe on the First Amendment rights of its 170 million American users, who they claim would be silenced by a ban.
This defense, however, does little to alleviate anxiety regarding the platform's potential exploitation by foreign powers.
The DOJ's filings convey a stark message: TikTok possesses software tools that facilitate extensive data collection based on user interactions, allowing Beijing to surveil American citizens and manipulate their content consumption.
These findings signal a chilling reminder of the risks posed by unregulated technologies in a digital landscape increasingly vulnerable to foreign influence.
As the battle for data privacy unfolds, the issue has become a potent reminder of the urgent need for accountability in the tech industry—a call that resonates far beyond partisan divides.
With the upcoming court date set for September 16, Americans are left wondering what the future holds for their privacy rights in the face of a potentially hostile foreign entity controlling a major social media platform.
The stakes have never been higher as the nation grapples with the implications of deceptive data practices and the ever-present threat of compromised national security.
Sources:
justthenews.com
lewrockwell.com
americafirstreport.com
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