In an article on the BBC Technology News site, it seems that the ordinary user of TikTok is not that concerned with the international outcry and banning of the official use of TikTok. They just want to share and watch videos – which is what the platform was originally designed for – it was not intended to be a government/official news channel.
TikTok users shrug at China fears: ‘It’s hard to care’ – BBC News
Your take away from this is use secure, accountable apps for those tasks that need it – for instance Teams rather than WhatsApp – and when you use social media channels remember that what you post and what metadata you are giving away could be used by anyone.
(Why Teams over WhatsApp? One word accountability! Read this: Why you should care about the TLA AAA!)
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
