Third-Party Report on TikTok Security Omits Key Details: Cyber Expert

TikTok not the only firm sharing data with governments, report says

A symbol of TikTok (Douyin) is pictured at The Place shopping mall at dusk in Beijing, China, on Aug. 22, 2020. VCG/VCG via Getty Images

A report commissioned by Chinese social media giant TikTok supposed to dampen its security issues, has been criticised by cybersecurity firm Internet 2.0.

Robert Potter, head of the firm, said the third-party report, compiled by Prof. Nigel Phair, missed vital details.