TikTok

OAIC sweep unearths health sites' covert user tracking

OAIC sweep unearths health sites' covert user tracking

JavaScript pixels transmitted sensitive information to overseas ad platforms.
Juha Saarinen Jun 24 2026 5:45PM Security
TikTok awaits Trump reprieve as China signals open to deal

TikTok awaits Trump reprieve as China signals open to deal

US claimed risk of Americans' data being misused.
Kenneth Li and Katie Paul Jan 21 2025 5:41AM Software
TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

Will revive the app's access in the US when he returns to power on January 20.
David Shepardson Jan 20 2025 6:20AM Security
Explainer-What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?

Explainer-What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?

President Joe Biden said he will to sign the bill into law on Wednesday.
Staff Writer Apr 24 2024 2:47PM Governance
RMIT University: Banning TikTok “obvious next step in Australia”

RMIT University: Banning TikTok “obvious next step in Australia”

According to professor Matthew Warren.
Digital Nation Staff Mar 15 2024 10:52AM Governance
TikTok creators, House members react to vote that could lead to ban of app

TikTok creators, House members react to vote that could lead to ban of app

Still faces a more uncertain path in the US senate.
Staff Writer Mar 15 2024 10:32AM Governance
US spy chief "cannot rule out" that China would use TikTok to influence US elections

US spy chief "cannot rule out" that China would use TikTok to influence US elections

As annual threat assessment finds targeting of candidates.
Michael Martina and Patricia Zengerle Mar 13 2024 9:01AM Security
Network 10, Bunnings and other brands ditch TikTok's tracking pixel

Network 10, Bunnings and other brands ditch TikTok's tracking pixel

Amid privacy probe.
Jeremy Nadel Jan 16 2024 6:33AM Security
TikTok hires Britain's NCC for auditing data security

TikTok hires Britain's NCC for auditing data security

Under 'Project Clover'.
Staff Writer Sep 6 2023 6:57AM Security
Meta and TikTok handed users' data to Aus authorities 3654 times last year

Meta and TikTok handed users' data to Aus authorities 3654 times last year

Relating to 5338 accounts.
Jeremy Nadel May 31 2023 7:01AM Software
Gov-issued takedowns spiked after new eSafety laws came into force

Gov-issued takedowns spiked after new eSafety laws came into force

De-indexed sites appear to be bulk of removed content.
Jeremy Nadel May 26 2023 6:55AM Telco/ISP
Dept of Commerce details effort to secure US data

Dept of Commerce details effort to secure US data

Infosec hiring spree.
David Shepardson and Alexandra Alper May 1 2023 6:43AM Security
Despite the popularity of TikTok, Meta still has the market power: ACCC

Despite the popularity of TikTok, Meta still has the market power: ACCC

Lack of competition in social media markets.
Athina Mallis Apr 28 2023 9:41AM Emerging Tech
UK watchdog fines TikTok $23.5 million

UK watchdog fines TikTok $23.5 million

Accused platform of misusing childrens' data.
Staff Writer Apr 5 2023 6:49AM Software
Australia bans TikTok on govt devices

Australia bans TikTok on govt devices

Due to security concerns.
Staff Writer Apr 4 2023 1:20PM Governance
Queensland MP wants eSafety to enforce "criminal post" takedowns

Queensland MP wants eSafety to enforce "criminal post" takedowns

eSafety could force the removal of teens’ carjackings and graffiti posts.
Jeremy Nadel Mar 28 2023 7:00AM Telco/ISP
US lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

US lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

In spite of ByteDance's US$1.5 billion security investment.
Kanishka Singh and Leah Douglas Mar 27 2023 6:41AM Security
TikTok CEO says company at 'pivotal moment'

TikTok CEO says company at 'pivotal moment'

Increasing threat from US lawmakers, says CEO.
David Shepardson Mar 22 2023 11:57AM Security
New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices

New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices

Blocked from hardware with parliamentary network access.
Lucy Craymer Mar 20 2023 6:52AM Security
UK bans TikTok on government phones over security concerns

UK bans TikTok on government phones over security concerns

China called decision 'political'.
Muvija M and Kylie MacLellan Mar 17 2023 6:59AM Security

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?