Mar 27, 2024 16:00:00

The Federal Trade Commission is increasingly likely to file a lawsuit alleging flaws in TikTok's privacy and data security practices.

TikTok is an extremely popular SNS among the young generation, but because its parent company is China's

ByteDance , there are concerns about its ties to the Chinese Communist Party, and the U.S. Congress is passing a bill to ban TikTok. . Meanwhile, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is also investigating TikTok for flaws in its privacy and security practices, and it has been reported that a lawsuit may be filed in the coming weeks.

TikTok's troubles just got worse: The FTC could sue them, too - POLITICO
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/26/biden-administration-tiktok-data-practices-00149139

The FTC might sue TikTok over its handling of users' privacy and security
https://www.engadget.com/the-ftc-might-sue-tiktok-over-its-handling-of-users-privacy-and-security-224911806.html

Senators 'Shocked' To Learn TikTok Does Things Only Made Possible By Their Corrupt Failure To Pass A Real Privacy Law | Techdirt
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/26/senators-shocked-to-learn-tiktok-does-things-only-made-possible-by-their-corrupt-failure-to-pass-a- real-privacy-law/

As the conflict with China becomes more serious, the U.S. government is increasingly concerned that ``the personal and confidential information of American citizens may be leaked to the Chinese government through TikTok.'' In March 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from National Security Threats from Applications Controlled by Foreign Adversaries Act, which orders ByteDance to sell TikTok. Ta.

TikTok ban bill passed in the House of Representatives, while TikTok appeals to ``contribute $24 billion to the American economy'' - GIGAZINE

The bill would require ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to sell TikTok and other applications under TikTok within 165 days of enactment. If ByteDance does not agree to the sale of TikTok, the use of the app will be prohibited in the United States. President Joe Biden also responded, ``If the bill is passed, I intend to sign it,'' showing a positive attitude toward the bill's passage.

Meanwhile, the news media Politico said, ``The FTC is investigating TikTok for flawed privacy and data security practices, and may decide to litigate or settle the issue in the coming weeks.'' This was revealed by three people with direct knowledge of the matter.''

The FTC said TikTok may have violated the Children's Privacy Act, which protects children under 13, and lied to users that ``China cannot access the data of American TikTok users.'' The allegations are being investigated. The FTC is nearing the end of its investigation into TikTok and is working with the Department of Justice to explore whether to file a lawsuit or settle the matter, according to people familiar with the matter, but they have not yet decided whether to file a lawsuit. is.

In response to Congress' move to regulate TikTok, which considers it a national security threat, tech media outlet Techdirt points out that user data is being collected by a variety of apps other than TikTok, and TikTok is particularly problematic. He points out that this is not the case. In addition, the act of abusing hardware access permissions to monitor consumer privacy is being carried out in a variety of industries, including doorbell manufacturers, telephone companies, and TV manufacturers.

Techdirt says, 'Congress is too corrupt to pass meaningful privacy laws in the internet age. Data brokers are doing worse than what TikTok is being criticized for. 'Congress cannot regulate data brokers. This corruption is the real national security threat.'