It's a social media platform characterised by dances, lip syncs, and other viral videos. But despite bringing joy to many during the coronavirus pandemic, TikTok has recently become the subject of security concerns. India banned the app in June, and United States President Donald Trump threatened to do the same over allegations its owner, Beijing-based company ByteDance, is feeding users’ data to the Chinese Communist Party.
TikTok facing ban
TikTok logo displayed on a smartphone Source: Sheldon Cooper / SOPA Images/Sipa USA
Video-sharing platform TikTok has recently become the subject of security concerns, with United States President Donald Trump threatening to ban the Chinese-owned app.
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