The Australian privacy commissioner will investigate social media app TikTok for its handling of personal information and alleged data scraping.
Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has welcomed the inquiry, after the Opposition requested an investigation following reported privacy breaches.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will look into whether TikTok contravened privacy laws when it allegedly used a pixel tool to gather data on users, such as email addresses and mobile phone numbers without consent.
Commissioner Angelene Falk confirmed the inquiry following findings in by the UK Information Commissioner's Office in a statement to the Sydney Morning Herald.
"We are making inquiries relating to TikTok’s handling of personal information following the findings made by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office in its investigation into the company," she told the publication.
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Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Inquires Into TikTok Privacy Breach Concerns
- by: Monica O’Shea
- 12.27.23
- Source:
The Epoch Times
- 12/28/2023
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