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Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Inquires Into TikTok Privacy Breach Concerns

Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson has welcomed the inquiry.
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Australia’s Privacy Commissioner Inquires Into TikTok Privacy Breach Concerns
The TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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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.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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