Why TikTok Is a 'Very High Risk' to Americans

The video discusses TikTok's data collection methods, including app usage and data trackers on websites. It highlights the increase in TikTok's presence on US websites, even among non-users, raising privacy concerns. The potential impact of banning TikTok is explored, emphasizing the need to remove the app and its trackers. Technical challenges in ensuring data security are addressed, with parallels drawn to credit card security standards. The video concludes with a discussion on the risks of data sharing with adversarial countries and the legal implications involved.

What is one method TikTok uses to collect data from users who do not have the app?

• Using postal mail surveys

• Through direct phone calls

• Via email phishing

• By embedding data trackers on websites

What has been the trend in the presence of TikTok trackers on healthcare websites over the past year?

• Remained the same

• Decreased by 50%

• Decreased by 10%

• Increased by 35%

What is the first step suggested to mitigate TikTok's data collection?

• Remove the app from app stores

• Increase app advertisements

• Encourage more downloads

• Promote TikTok on social media

What is one of the ongoing tasks to ensure TikTok does not return after being banned?

• Increasing its presence in app stores

• Monitoring and removing it from websites

• Regularly updating the app

• Promoting it through advertisements

What is a key feature of the new PCI 4 standard in payment security?

• Annual security audits

• Daily user feedback collection

• Monthly updates to software

• Weekly verification of unauthorized software

What is a potential risk of data collected by TikTok being shared with adversarial countries?

• Increased app downloads

• Targeting of individuals or groups

• Enhanced app features

• Improved user experience

How does the new PCI 4 standard help in preventing unauthorized data collection?

• By increasing the number of data trackers

• By allowing more data trackers

• By ensuring weekly checks for unauthorized software

• By promoting data sharing