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What user data does Chinese-owned app TikTok store?

April 9, 2023

TikTok users grant the app access to a lot of personal data. But how is this information managed? Up until now, executives can't guarantee that it's totally secure from Chinese intelligence.

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Indian alternative to TikTok attracts millions of users

Indian alternative to TikTok attracts millions of users

Since Chinese apps like TikTok were banned in India, popular alternatives with comparable functionality, like Moj or Josh, have become successful.
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