Security Theatre: Canadian Government Bans TikTok from Gov’t Devices for Vague “Security Concerns” Drew Wilson | February 27, 2023 The Canadian government has chosen to ban TikTok from government devices for “security concerns”. The move seems to be pure performance.
US Tables Bill to Ban TikTok for the Crime of Collecting Personal Information Drew Wilson | December 18, 2022 TikTok, like so many other websites these days, collects personal information. That has caused US lawmakers to table a bill banning it.
As TikTok Seeks Chinese Approval, China Already Displeased With Deal Drew Wilson | September 25, 2020 With Trump seemingly warming to the new TikTok deal, another player could foil everything: China. They have the final say and they are already unhappy.
WeChat Wins Injunction Against Trump Ban of Its App Drew Wilson | September 21, 2020 While TikTok might have, at minimum, won a week delay in the ban, WeChat is suing the administration to block the ban. A judge has agreed.
China Calls TikTok Ban “Bullying” As Analysts Scramble to Find Meaning Drew Wilson | September 19, 2020 China has likened the TikTok ban to “bullying”. This as analysts scramble to figure out what the Trump rejection means in the big picture.
Trump Administration Expresses Skepticism Over TikTok Oracle Deal Drew Wilson | September 17, 2020 As the TikTok Oracle deal seemed like it was getting closer to being final, the Trump administration is skeptical that the security concerns have been dealt with.
Part of Oracle TikTok Deal Includes Moving Headquarters to US Drew Wilson | September 16, 2020 We’re learning more details about the TikTok Oracle deal. It seems that TikTok’s headquarters will be moving to the US as part of the deal.
Reports: Oracle Wins Bid to Buy TikTok, But China to Veto Sale Drew Wilson | September 14, 2020 Microsoft is out of the bidding process and Oracle is set to buy TikTok. Unfortunately for Oracle, China seems poised to veto the sale.
As Walmart Expresses Interest, New Chinese Regulations Could Thwart TikTok Sale Drew Wilson | September 3, 2020 Walmart has said that they would join Microsoft to buy TikTok. However, new export rules in China could thwart the social media platforms sale altogether.
China Steps In After Weibo Suffers 538 Million User Data Breach Drew Wilson | March 27, 2020 Chinese social media giant Weibo has suffered from a data breach affecting 538 million users. In response, the Chinese government is stepping in.
