TikTok refreshes Community Guidelines as BBC employees told not to use app on work devices
TikTok has refreshed its Community Guidelines and published Community Principles, while the BBC has told staff not to use the app on work devices.…
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US government tells Bytedance to sell TikTok to avoid a ban
The US government has reportedly told Bytedance to sell TikTok to avoid a possible ban, with TikTok insisting divestment does not solve national security concerns.…
US government welcomes latest proposals in Congress to address ongoing TikTok data concerns
Senators Mark Warner and John Thune have introduced the RESTRICT Act, which would empower the US government to address national security risks from foreign technology such as TikTok.…
British MP criticises TikTok over its restricted music experiment in Australia
Conservative MP Damian Collins has criticised TikTok's Australian test restricting music access, which the music industry suspects is linked to licensing talks with the labels.…
CMU Digest 05.03.23: US visa fees, TikTok, Universal Music, Tidal, Apple
This week's digest covers music industry opposition to US performer visa fee rises, growing political pressure on TikTok, and Universal Music's comments on streaming royalties.…
US House committee approves proposals to make a TikTok ban easier to instigate
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved proposals that would make it easier for President Biden to ban TikTok, ahead of a hearing with its CEO.…
Canadian government bans employees from using TikTok on official devices
The Canadian government has banned federal employees from using TikTok on official devices, following similar moves by the US government and the European Commission.…
European Commission bans staff from using TikTok on work devices over data concerns
The European Commission and Council of the EU have banned staff from using TikTok on work devices over data security concerns, with the European Parliament reportedly considering the same.…
Two more US senators hit out at TikTok over data concerns
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Jerry Moran have written to CFIUS arguing TikTok and Bytedance cannot be trusted with US user data, citing reports of China-based access.…
TikTok is working super hard on tackling harmful content and data concerns, says TikTok
TikTok's European operations chief outlines the company's compliance with EU disinformation and Digital Services Act rules, and its efforts to secure European user data.…
Australian record industry hits out at TikTok restricted music test
ARIA has criticised TikTok's test restricting music in Australia, arguing it disrupts users and won't yield credible insights into music's value on the platform.…
New Warner Music boss discusses reasons to be cheerful despite a "tough quarter"
Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl, speaking on his first investor call, cited reasons for optimism despite a tough quarter, including calls for streaming price rises.…