TikTok's U.S.-China deal faces criticism as experts warn it merely shifts surveillance from Chinese to American oversight.
The framework agreement, reached in September to prevent a TikTok ban, has drawn scrutiny from privacy advocates and policy experts.
Key concerns include:
- Data collection practices remain largely unchanged
- Surveillance capabilities transfer to U.S. entities
- User privacy protections may not improve significantly
Critics argue the deal addresses geopolitical concerns while potentially maintaining the same level of data monitoring under different oversight.
The agreement came after months of negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials to avoid a complete ban of the popular social media platform.
Privacy implications continue to be debated as the deal moves forward through regulatory approval processes.
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