TikTok Updates Privacy Policy to Collect Precise Location Data from US Users Following New Partnership
Summary
TikTok has updated its privacy policy to collect precise location data from around 200 million US users following a new partnership involving Oracle and other investors. The update includes optional collection of AI interaction data and aims to enhance cybersecurity by keeping US user data away from Chinese access.
Key Points
- TikTok updated its privacy policy to collect precise location data from US users.
- The new policy follows a joint venture agreement between ByteDance and US investors including Oracle and Silver Lake.
- TikTok can now determine actual user addresses based on device settings rather than approximate locations.
- The agreement aims to strengthen cybersecurity and keep US user data from Chinese access.
- TikTok will also collect data related to user interactions with AI tools under the new policy.
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