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Jun04

Tiktok Privacy Policy Update: May Collect Biometric Data

Posted by Jane Danes on Jun 4, 2021

Tiktok Privacy Policy Update: May Collect Biometric Data

These data would include faceprint and voiceprint. TikTok is still the world’s most downloaded app that is not a game app. Despite it being the most downloaded, the downloads were down year after year. Its biggest market is in Brazil. But its second-largest market is in the US. It’s facing a political backlash in the US. Even though the current administration is pausing legal action against the app, the Biden admin is still reviewing its policy on Chinese apps. Changing US Privacy Policy On Wednesday, the app’s privacy policy in the US has changed. In one section, it says that TikTok may gather biometric data from its US users. These data would include faceprint and voiceprints. However, the app didn’t confirm the product developments that may require the user’s biometric data. Then again, TikTok would ask permission from its user’s content if the app needs biometric data. Collecting biometric data is found in the Image and Audio Information. It’s a newly added section under “the information we collect…” This social media app may gather information about the audio and images in the user’s content. For instance, TikTok may gather information to identify the scenery that appears in the audio or image. Other social networks are using object recognition to identify images uploaded by their users to help the apps describe what’s in the photo. They also do so for ad targeting purposes. The data can help the social media apps identify where the user is. The details can help with the AR effects. Will the Privacy Policy Change Affect Its Popularity? TikTok is a controversial social media app. It’s still one of the most popular social media apps. The privacy policy change may affect its popularity or not. People are addicted to it. Some of them can’t stop using it. It has more than a billion active users around the world. The app continues to improve its features. One reason many teenagers are hooked to it is its content discover feed. It’s known as the For You Page. It acts as a timeline on the app that lets you find new content. Its unique algorithm utilizes AI to populate the For You Page with the most interesting optimal content. The app tracks your activities to know the type of videos you interact with primarily. Thus, if you comment or share...

Jun03

TikTok pushes initiatives and tools to celebrate Pride Month

Posted by Francis Rey on Jun 3, 2021

TikTok pushes initiatives and tools to celebrate Pride Month

TikTok has announced new tools and initiatives for its users to celebrate Pride Month. It is showing support for the LGBTQ+ community and encouraging creators in the app. The company has pushed the hashtag #ForYourPride to boost engagement in the event. @tiktok This month and every month, TikTok is ##ForYourPride ????️‍???? A place where everyone is ##FreeToBe ???? ♬ original sound – TikTok TikTok has linked the #ForYourPride hashtag with the popular #FYP hashtag. Almost all TikTok users have included the #FYP hashtag to their uploads hoping for more exposure. The company said it will not affect its algorithms though. It may provide a means to redirect users from using those tags. And it highlights the other, more significant markers to their captions. For its new tools, TikTok has released nine new colorful effects for clips. It includes the following: Rainbow HairRainbow CurtainRainbow TrailPride LightingPride Time WarpPride Rainbow CheeksPride 3D LashesPride GlitteryPride Flag Sky AR Expect rainbows popping up everywhere in your TikTok feed this month. Your reaction to this inundated stream depends on your personal views. Trailblazers TikTok has also named the participants for its second annual LGBTQ+ TikTok Trailblazers initiative. It will highlight creators who have made a positive impact on the platform. It will emphasize their work throughout June. It will feature spots on on the Discover page and its own profiles. The company will also host community-building events and musical performances via TikTok LIVE. It highlights performances from Charlie XCX, BennyDrama and Gia Woods. TikTok will also run the first global TikTok Pride March. The event is “a TikTok LIVE Lineup fundraising event spanning 12 hours across 24 different programs hosted by countries around the globe.” These major events may help boost interest and engagement in TikTok Live. LIVE is transforming gradually into an ecommerce medium in the app. Finally, TikTok will donate $500K to groups and organizations that back the LGTBQ+ community. Pride Month is a key event to help raise awareness about the LGTBQ+ community. It helps us better understand alternative lifestyles and accept people more broadly. TikTok has become a major part of the social media scene. So, it can play a critical role to strengthen these messages, and enabling connection in the app. Share...

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Jun04

Tiktok Privacy Policy Update: May Collect Biometric Data

Posted By Jane Danes on Jun 4, 2021

Jun03

TikTok pushes initiatives and tools to celebrate Pride Month

Posted By Francis Rey on Jun 3, 2021

Jun01

TikTok is becoming an attractive option for brands

Posted By Ola Ric on Jun 1, 2021

Image Credit: Mashable A new survey has shown that TikTok is one of the most attractive options for brands. The survey which was carried out by Adweek, showed that the Chinese-owned short video sharing platform is fast “becoming a significant source of sales for brands.” According to the outcome of the survey, 15 percent of all adults and 36 percent of Gen Z have made purchases based on TikTok. 49 percent pf TikTok users according to...

May31

EU launches “formal dialogue” with TikTok over consumer rights breaches

Posted By Ola Ric on May 31, 2021

Image Credit: AP The European Union lawmakers have given TikTok one month to respond to concerns raised by European consumer protection agencies at the beginning of the year. The Commission wants to have what it described as a “formal dialog” with TikTok over its commercial practices and policy. Of particular interest to the EU is TokTok’s secret marketing, aggressive advertising techniques targeted at children and certain contractual...

May25

TikTok launches new series for video creators and brands

Posted By Francis Rey on May 25, 2021

TikTok has released a two-part video series for creators and SMBs. It aims to optimize their content and improve audience response. It will help brands who just started out and want to create a solid strategy for posting clips on TikTok. “As part of an ongoing initiative to help small businesses elevate the creative they share on TikTok, we are pleased to announce “Behind The Camera,” a series of easy-to-follow...

May12

TikTok updates Safety Center, adds guides for parents and guardians

Posted By Francis Rey on May 12, 2021

TikTok has released new updates for Safety Center. It includes new resources for parents to understand how they can best protect their children when using the app. It also comes with tools for reporting, detection, and more. TikTok says the update aims to have parents easily grasp how TikTok works. It also advises about the tools they can use for the best family experience. The updated Safety Center has four new elements: The...

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Tiktok Privacy Policy Update: May Collect Biometric Data

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Tiktok Privacy Policy Update: May Collect Biometric Data

TikTok pushes initiatives and tools to celebrate Pride Month

TikTok is becoming an attractive option for brands

EU launches “formal dialogue” with TikTok over consumer rights breaches

TikTok launches new series for video creators and brands

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