Week 7: Reading: Yes, TikTok could still be banned. Here’s what

Who owns TikTok?

• ByteDance

• Tencent

• Alibaba

• Facebook

What did Congress pass a law for in April regarding TikTok?

• To make ByteDance sell TikTok

• To ban TikTok immediately

• To allow TikTok to operate freely

• To increase TikTok's data privacy

By when must ByteDance sell TikTok according to the law?

• January 19

• December 31

• March 1

• February 14

What is TikTok's argument against the ban?

• It violates the First Amendment rights

• It will harm the U.S. economy

• It will lead to job losses

• It is technically impossible

Why do U.S. officials want to ban TikTok?

• Concerns over data privacy and influence

• TikTok's popularity among teenagers

• Competition with American apps

• High data usage

What are some alternatives to TikTok mentioned in the passage?

• YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Snapchat’s Spotlight

• Facebook Stories, Twitter Fleets, LinkedIn Videos

• Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch

• Pinterest, Reddit, Tumblr

How can users protect their data on TikTok?

• Not sharing contacts, using anonymous accounts, blocking tracking

• Deleting the app, using VPN, changing passwords frequently

• Only using TikTok on Wi-Fi, disabling notifications, clearing cache

• Using a different phone, avoiding public Wi-Fi, enabling two-factor authentication