TikTok fined for violation of children’s data in Europe
TikTok was fined 345 million euros ($370 million) for violating EU privacy legislation pertaining to the processing of children’s personal data. According…
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Indonesia to ban trading of goods on social media
Indonesia is planning to ban the sale of goods through social media, the deputy trade minister said at a parliamentary hearing on…
TikTok launches e-commerce platform in US
TikTok has launched its e-commerce operation in the United States after months of testing, according to a blog post on Tuesday. This…
TikTok hires British NCC for data control
TikTok has hired British cybersecurity firm NCC to evaluate its data controls and protections and provide third-party verification. This is part of…
TikTok to open regional office in Kenya
Chinese-owned video platform, TikTok has disclosed that the company will open a regional office in the Eastern African country of Kenya. This…
Kenyan parliament rejects petition to ban TikTok
A petition asking for the government of Kenya to ban the short-video platform TikTok has been rejected by the Kenyan parliament. A…
Tech groups join TikTok, tackles ban in US state
Two tech organisations on Monday, joined TikTok in its lawsuit to stop the use of the short-form video sharing app in Montana…
TikTok introduces safety features for EU Digital Act
Short video social media network TikTok, has released a number of new safety features for European users. TikTok unveiled these features in…
Senegal bans TikTok
The Senegalese government on Wednesday, stopped access to the social media app TikTok. This comes as the government tightened its crackdown on…
Meta hits $10bn Reels revenue, narrows in on TikTok
When Meta Platforms introduced Reels as its answer to TikTok in 2020, it faced skepticism and accusations of imitation. However, recent numbers…
TikTok to launch e-commerce platform in US
Alex Omenye TikTok intends to establish an e-commerce platform in early August to sell products made in China in the United States,…
TikTok rivals Threads with new text post feature
Popular social media platform, TikTok, has unleashed a revolutionary text-based content feature, expanding creative possibilities for its vibrant community. In addition to…