TikTok admits collecting location data


Source: afr.com afr.com

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The Albanese government is considering recommendations from a Department of Home Affairs review into security risks posed by social media use, which is expected to include a ban on TikTok across all government devices. In August last year, TikTok told the Financial Review it did not collect precise GPS location; however, on Friday TikTok acknowledged it can do so in regions where Location Services are enabled on mobile phones. Location Services are available on iOS and Android devices in Australia and can be turned on or off by the user. It is unclear whether the change in GPS collection status...