"Should TikTok be banned? TikTok Ban Debate

What is the main reason some people support banning TikTok?

• It uses too much internet data.

• It puts sensitive user data into the hands of the Chinese government, creating a national security threat.

• It is too expensive to download.

• It doesn’t have enough educational content.

What law allows the Chinese government to access data from Chinese companies like ByteDance?

• International Privacy Act

• Data Protection Law

• Intelligence-Gathering Operations Law

• Freedom of Information Act

Which of the following is a concern raised about TikTok's influence on young users?

• It encourages outdoor activities.

• It leads to decreased attention spans when used for more than 90 minutes a day.

• It improves reading comprehension.

• It increases focus and concentration.

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Why do some people believe banning TikTok violates Americans’ First Amendment rights?

• It limits their ability to play games.

• It restricts freedom of speech and open communication.

• It forces users to pay for other apps.

• It prevents them from sharing personal photos.

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Which company is accused of trying to eliminate TikTok as competition?

• Google

• Meta (parent company of Facebook and Instagram)

• Twitter

• Snapchat

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What argument is made against banning TikTok due to data privacy concerns?

• TikTok does not collect any user data.

• Other tech companies collect similar data, and banning one app is unfair.

• TikTok is the only app that collects data.

• The data collected is only used for educational purposes.

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How would banning TikTok affect small and medium-sized businesses?

• They would lose a platform to reach customers.

• They would gain more followers on other social media platforms.

• They would have to pay higher taxes.

• They would receive government funding.

Who testified before Congress to address concerns about TikTok?

• The President of the United States

• Show Chew, the CEO of TikTok

• The founder of Meta

• A spokesperson for Snapchat

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What is one of the commitments TikTok made to address privacy concerns?

• To ban all advertisements on the platform.

• To store American data on American soil, overseen by American personnel.

• To reduce the number of users worldwide.

• To charge a monthly subscription fee for privacy features.

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According to the video, how does TikTok plan to maintain transparency?

• By allowing third-party independent monitors to review their operations.

• By removing all videos after 24 hours.

• By publishing user data on their website.

• By hiring influencers to promote positive messages.

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