But an explosive Buzzfeed News report published two weeks ago revealed that, according to leaked audio from internal meetings, engineers in China were able to repeatedly access US user data. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr told Stelter lawmakers had asked TikTok directly if any data is being accessed by Beijing. Instead of being upfront, he said, the company has repeatedly said all US user data is stored in the US. Stelter asked if any Chinese Communist Party members has seen nonpublic TikTok user data. TikTok is not a security threat,” Beckerman said, adding TikTok is willing to be transparent and work with stakeholders.

Source: CNN July 04, 2022 02:09 UTC