TikTok users in the U.S. are worried about changes to the app’s privacy policy after an in-app message alerted them. This new policy explains how TikTok may collect sensitive information such as users’ sexual orientation, citizenship, and health details. Many users are discussing their concerns on social media.
However, this language is not new. The same information was in TikTok’s earlier privacy policy. It is included to meet U.S. state laws that require companies to inform users about sensitive data collection. Other social media platforms have similar policies.
The rising worries among users connect to the current political situation in the U.S. For example, recent protests against immigration enforcement have led many businesses in Minnesota to close. These events increase the anxiety about privacy.
Users are now reading TikTok’s terms for the first time because of the alert about the ownership change. Some people are even threatening to delete their accounts due to their concerns.
Experts say TikTok must include this language to comply with laws. It informs users about what data is collected and how it is used. The ongoing situation shows that citizens are becoming more aware of their data privacy, particularly concerning their own government.
Vocabulary List:
Privacy /ˈpraɪ.və.si/ (noun): The state of being free from public attention or intrusion.
Sensitive /ˈsɛn.sɪ.tɪv/ (adjective): Requiring careful handling due to the nature of the information.
Concerns /kənˈsɜrnz/ (noun): Worries or anxieties about a particular issue.
Compliance /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/ (noun): The act of conforming to a rule or law.
Alert /əˈlɜrt/ (noun): A notification or warning about something important.
Awareness /əˈwɛr.nəs/ (noun): Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
What sensitive information may TikTok collect from users according to the new privacy policy?
A. Gender
B. Sexual orientation
C. Address
D. Favorite food
Why was the language about sensitive data collection not new in TikTok's privacy policy?
A. To comply with international regulations
B. To meet U.S. state laws
C. To monitor user activities
D. To increase user anxiety
What is one reason for the rising worries among TikTok users in the U.S. mentioned in the text?
A. Recent protests against immigration enforcement
B. Decreased use of social media
C. Increased user satisfaction
D. Improved app performance
Why are users reading TikTok's terms for the first time?
A. Due to a change in app color scheme
B. Alert about ownership change
C. Introduction of new features
D. Launch of a marketing campaign
What do experts say is the reason TikTok includes language about sensitive data collection in its privacy policy?
A. To confuse users
B. To increase user anxiety
C. To comply with laws
D. To sell user data
What does the ongoing situation mentioned in the text indicate about citizens?
A. Decreasing awareness of data privacy
B. Increasing awareness of data privacy
C. More interest in social media
D. Decreasing concern about government
The sensitive data language in TikTok's new privacy policy is entirely new.
The rising worries among TikTok users in the U.S. are unrelated to the political situation.
Users are now threatened with account deletion due to concerns about privacy.
Experts advise TikTok not to include language about data collection in its privacy policy.
Citizens are becoming more aware of their data privacy concerns regarding government actions.
The new privacy policy alert has led users to explore TikTok's terms for the first time.
Users are worried about changes to TikTok's privacy policy after an in-app message alerted them. This new policy explains how TikTok may collect sensitive information such as users' sexual orientation, citizenship, and health details. Many users are discussing their concerns on media.
The sensitive data language in TikTok's new privacy policy is included to meet U.S. state laws that require companies to inform users about sensitive data .
Recent protests against enforcement have led many businesses in Minnesota to close.
Users are now reading TikTok's terms for the first time because of the alert about the change.
Some people are even threatening to their accounts due to their concerns about privacy.
The ongoing situation shows that citizens are becoming more aware of their data concerns, particularly concerning their own government.
