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White House launches official TikTok account raising concerns
The White House has launched an official TikTok account, despite the uncertain future of the Chinese-owned social media app in the United States. The account’s first post on Tuesday was a 27-second video featuring a voiceover from President Donald Trump, saying: “Every day I wake up determined to deliver a better life for the People […]
China Denies Allegations of Illegally Collecting User Data Probe
The Chinese government has firmly denied allegations that it requires companies to illegally collect and store users’ personal information(data), following an investigation by an Irish regulator into Chinese social media giant TikTok. “The Chinese government attaches great importance to and protects data privacy and security in accordance with the law,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning […]
TikTok Drama: Kano Teen Arraigned After Billboard Suicide Stunt
He was arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 5 in Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, on charges of attempting to take his own life. The Kano State Police Command has formally arraigned a 19-year-old young man, Ibrahim Abubakar, on charges of attempted suicide following a dramatic incident in which he climbed a towering billboard and refused to come down. […]
Mexican Beauty Influencer Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream
A 23-year-old Mexican Beauty and social media influencer, Valeria Marquez, was shot dead while live streaming on TikTok at her beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco state. Marquez, who had nearly 200,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram, was known for her videos about beauty and makeup. The Jalisco state prosecutor’s office confirmed that Marquez was killed […]
TikTok Pledges Transparency in Data Breach Investigation
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has pledged to cooperate fully with investigators probing a recent data breach. The company’s commitment to transparency and cooperation comes amid growing concerns over user data security. The data breach, which occurred in early March, exposed sensitive user information, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers. TikTok immediately launched […]
TikTok, Truecaller Under Investigation by NDPC
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has taken a significant step in enforcing data protection regulations in Nigeria by launching an investigation into TikTok and Truecaller over alleged data breaches. This move is part of the commission’s efforts to ensure compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act. In addition to the investigation, the NDPC has […]
Beware: EFCC Warns of Fake Tiktok Account Trageting Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake TikTok accounts impersonating the agency. These scammers are using the EFCC’s logo to mislead and defraud unsuspecting individuals. According to EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, the commission does not operate a TikTok account. However, fraudsters organized a live session on the […]