TikTok Fined £12.7m for Misusing Children’s Data
TikTok has been fined £12.7m by the UK’s data watchdog for failing to protect the privacy of children. It estimated TikTok allowed up to 1.4 million UK children aged under…
BBC Advises Staff to Delete TikTok from Work Phones
The BBC has advised staff to delete TikTok from corporate phones because of privacy and security fears. The BBC seems to be the first UK media organisation to issue the…
Social Media Users Favour WhatsApp Ahead of Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
While WhatsApp may differ in certain aspects from other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, the cross-platform has more than two billion monthly active users worldwide and ranks…
Canada Bans TikTok on Government Devices
Canada will ban video app TikTok from all government-issued devices starting on Tuesday. The decision follows a review by Canada’s chief information officer, and the app “presents an unacceptable level…
European Commission Bans Staff from Using TikTok on Staff Devices
Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to “protect…
TikTok Unveils New Programme to help Content Creators Earn More Revenue
TikTok announced today that it’s launching the beta version of a revamped creator fund called the “Creativity Program.” The company says the program is designed to generate higher revenue and unlock more…
How to Get Views on TikTok: Tips to Help Improve Your Engagement
TikTok is one of the most famous and viral short-video-making platforms, with many active users worldwide. Most people use this platform not only for entertainment but also for marketing purposes.…
Tech Layoff Persist As TikTok Plans to cut Down Its Workforce
TikTok is still looking to cut down its workforce as the plans to streamline its talent acquisition team will begin shortly. According to a spokesperson who spoke with The Independent, a…
Why Some Universities Are Blocking Access to TikTok on Campus
A small but growing number of universities are now blocking access to TikTok on school-owned devices or WiFi networks, in the latest sign of a widening crackdown on the popular…
Proposed US Law Seeks To Silence TikTok’s Data Flow to China
Social media platform TikTok, amid ongoing negotiations with the Biden Administration about data security and surveillance, is now facing congressional efforts to shut down its operation. On the heels of…
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban TikTok
A trio of US lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. The new bill by Sen. Marco Rubio, the top Republican…
TikTok Challenge Used To Circulate Information-Stealing Malware – NCC Warns
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has warned about the potential harm of taking part in the Invisible Challenge on short-form video hosting service, TokTok, revealing…
Showmax, TikTok Partner on Naija Comedy Festival Hashtag Challenge
African streaming platform, Showmax, has teamed up with top video-sharing platform, TikTok, to give young and aspiring content creators an opportunity to become the next TikTok Comedy Star with the…
TikTok Set to Add Age Restrictions for Live-Streaming Content
Social media giant, TikTok has announced it will restrict hosting certain content and live streaming to certain age limits. TikTok has announced it will introduce an adults-only option for users…
TikTok Fined £27m for Failing to Protect Children
TikTok could face a £27m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy when they’re using the platform. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found the video-sharing platform may have processed…
TikTok Bans Political Fundraising Ahead of Election
TikTok has begun to require “mandatory verification” for political accounts and will be prohibiting all political fundraising on its short-video platform, the company said Wednesday. The changes could affect the…
TikTok To Teach Influencers About Election Rules
TikTok is taking extra measures to limit misinformation and violations of its policies ahead of the elections. The video platform has announced new steps to ensure influencers understand that paid political…
Meet Khaby Lame; The Most-Followed TikTok User in the World
Khaby Lame, a Senegalese superstar, has become TikToks most followed user after fans began a campaign. The 22-year-old Senegalese content creator became the most-followed person on TikTok, according to a…