TikTok Under Scrutiny

This chapter explores the ramifications of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which led to a temporary blackout of TikTok and ByteDance apps in the U.S. It examines legal ambiguities, potential liabilities for associated companies, and the shifting stance of the Chinese government regarding TikTok’s operations. The discussion highlights concerns over compliance, misleading messaging from ByteDance, and the ongoing complexities of U.S. legislation impacting user data management.