FT News Briefing TikTok spied on our reporter
May 19, 2023
Cristina Criddle, a tech reporter for the Financial Times, shares her shocking experience of TikTok spying on her. She dives into the serious implications of data surveillance and privacy concerns that arise from such practices. The discussion also touches on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects big tech companies from liability for user-generated content. As Criddle reveals the intricacies of navigating the privacy landscape in a TikTok-dominated world, she prompts listeners to reconsider their relationship with technology.
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Section 230 Upheld
- The Supreme Court upheld Section 230, shielding tech companies from liability for user-generated content.
- This decision reinforces the status quo and makes future challenges to Section 230 more difficult.
TikTok Spying
- Cristina Criddle, an FT journalist, discovered TikTok spied on her, accessing her location data and personal information.
- This surveillance aimed to identify her sources, raising concerns about data privacy and security.
Privacy Trade-offs
- Consider the privacy trade-offs when using platforms like TikTok.
- Users should be aware of potential data collection and surveillance risks.