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TikTok sued in U.S. over alleged China data transfer
TikTok Sued in U.S. Over Alleged China Data Transfer
A university student in California has filed a class action lawsuit against the popular video app TikTok, accusing the platform of harvesting extensive amounts of user data and storing it in China. The video platform, initially launched by the Chinese company ByteDance in September 2017, has come under scrutiny for its data practices.
In early November, The New York Times reported that the U.S. government had opened a national security investigation into TikTok. This investigation is focused on whether the application is sending user data back to China.
In response, TikTok has emphasized its commitment to respecting U.S. users and complying with regulations. The company also sought to distance itself from Chinese authorities, stating that its servers are located outside of China and thus, the data stored on those servers is not subject to Chinese law.
Keywords
- California
- Class action lawsuit
- TikTok
- User data
- China
- ByteDance
- National security investigation
- The New York Times
- U.S. government
- Regulatory compliance
FAQ
Q: Who filed the lawsuit against TikTok?
A: A university student in California filed the class action lawsuit.
Q: What are the accusations against TikTok in the lawsuit?
A: The lawsuit accuses TikTok of harvesting large amounts of user data and storing it in China.
Q: When was TikTok launched?
A: TikTok was launched by ByteDance in September 2017.
Q: Has the U.S. government taken any actions regarding TikTok?
A: Yes, the U.S. government has opened a national security investigation into TikTok to determine if the app is sending user data to China.
Q: How has TikTok responded to these accusations and investigations?
A: TikTok has emphasized its respect for U.S. users and regulators, asserting that its servers are located outside of China and are not subject to Chinese law.