TikTok is tracking your face | TikTok biometric privacy policy

TikTok is Tracking Your Face | TikTok Biometric Privacy Policy | TikTok Biometric Data #shorts

TikTok gave itself permission to collect biometric data from its U.S. users, including face prints and voice prints. While this might come as no surprise to many, given the trajectory of social media data practices, TikTok claims that this move is about transparency. However, their approach to consent—forcing users to accept a new privacy policy or lose access to the app—is questionable.

TikTok has not specified what features or tools will necessitate this biometric data. Nonetheless, they assure that user consent will be sought before data collection begins. In reality, this consent often means agreeing to privacy policy updates or discontinuing use of the app.

Some of the data TikTok aims to collect includes:

Scanning videos for objects and scenery.
Analyzing facial and body features.
Converting speech to text for captions and internal cataloging.

This data collection is not unique to TikTok, as other social networks, including Instagram, have similar practices. While TikTok claims this move is an effort towards transparency, it often feels like companies are showcasing their capabilities free of legal ramifications.

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Keywords

TikTok
Biometric data
Face prints
Voice prints
Privacy policy
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Social networks
Transparency
User consent
Object scanning
Facial analysis
Speech-to-text
Instagram
Legal ramifications

FAQ

Q: What type of biometric data is TikTok collecting?
A: TikTok plans to collect face prints and voice prints from its U.S. users.

Q: How does TikTok obtain user consent for this data collection?
A: Users will have to agree to the updated privacy policy to continue using the app, which is essentially a form of forced consent.

Q: What features or tools will require this biometric data?
A: Although TikTok hasn't specified, potential uses include video object and scenery scanning, facial and body feature analysis, and speech-to-text conversion.

Q: Are other social networks collecting biometric data?
A: Yes, other networks like Instagram also collect biometric data.

Q: Is TikTok's move towards biometric data collection legal?
A: While it appears to be within legal limits, the ethical implications are certainly under scrutiny.

Q: How does TikTok justify this move?
A: TikTok claims it is an attempt to be more transparent with its users.