Retention requests must be sent on law enforcement letterhead, signed, and uniquely identify the specific user data to be retained (by reference to username, data type, and date ranges as described in Section 3 above). TikTok will retain the information for an additional period of 90 days upon receipt of a formal request for extension of retention. We cannot consider multiple renewal requests beyond an additional 90-day period. If TikTok is not subject to formal legal proceedings for information retained before the retention period expires, the retained information may be deleted after the retention period expires. We will share your information with law enforcement, government agencies or other organizations if required to do so by law, or if such use is reasonably necessary to: If you use our services in Indonesia, the following additional terms apply. In the event of any conflict between the following additional terms and the provisions of the body of this policy, the following terms shall control. It is our policy to notify TikTok users before they disclose their information to law enforcement, unless such notice is made: (a) is prohibited by applicable law; (b) would jeopardize an investigation; and/or (c) would expose individuals to a risk of harm. It is the responsibility of the requesting law enforcement authority to clearly indicate in its request whether any of these criteria are met. TikTok will comply with such requests if appropriate supporting information is provided (for example, if a request refers to a confidentiality obligation under applicable law). TikTok is committed to cooperating with law enforcement while respecting the privacy and other rights of its users.

To do this, TikTok has internal policies and procedures that govern how TikTok manages and responds to law enforcement requests. These require TikTok to disclose user data only if a request is based on valid legal process or in an emergency. We take a clear stand against allowing violence on or off TikTok. We do not allow anyone to use our platform to threaten or incite violence or promote dangerous people or organizations. If there is a threat to public safety or if an account is used to promote or glorify violence outside of the Platform, we may suspend or suspend the account. If warranted, we will report threats to the appropriate judicial authorities. To effectively protect our community, we may consider information available on other platforms and offline to identify violent and extremist individuals and organizations on our platform. If we find such individuals or entities on TikTok, we will close their accounts.

It`s possible that the changes to TikTok`s privacy policy are in response to a recent national class-action lawsuit filed against the company, in which it agreed to pay $92 million to plaintiffs alleging various data breaches. As we reported on the case in February, “As part of the settlement, TikTok has agreed to avoid several behaviors that could compromise users` privacy, unless it explicitly discloses such behavior in its privacy policy.” However, when asked if these changes were a response to the class action lawsuit, TikTok declined to comment on the records. We ensure that TikTok does not allow activities that violate laws or regulations. We prohibit the trade, sale, promotion and use of certain regulated goods, as well as the representation, promotion or facilitation of criminal activity, including the exploitation of human beings. Content may be removed if it relates to regulated or illegal activities or goods in the majority of the region or world, even if the activities or goods in question are legal in the publishing jurisdiction. The following sentence at the end of the Summary section: By accessing or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read this Policy and that you understand your rights in relation to your personal data and how we collect and process it. We remove any content, including video, audio, live streaming, images, comments, and text, that violates our Community Guidelines. Individuals will be informed of our decisions and may appeal if they believe that no violation has occurred. We will suspend or suspend accounts and/or devices involved in serious or repeated breaches; We will take into account information available on other platforms and offline to make these decisions. If justified, we will report the accounts to the relevant judicial authorities. TikTok`s user base consists mostly of children and teens, many of whom consider vulnerable groups.

This is one of the main reasons why various authorities are expressing concern. However, it`s not just young people who could be threatened by TikTok. As of December 2019, U.S. military personnel were no longer allowed to use TikTok because the app was considered a “cyber threat.” EU data protection authorities have also decided to study TikTok`s privacy policy, and even Reddit`s CEO has strongly condemned TikTok`s practices. If you no longer wish to use our Services and have your account deleted, please contact us at www.tiktok.com/legal/report/feedback. We will continue to support and guide you through the process. Once you choose to delete your account, you won`t be able to reactivate it or retrieve the content or information you`ve added. If you are accessing or using the Services on behalf of a company or entity, (a) “you” and “your” include you and that company or entity, (b) you represent and warrant that you are an authorized representative of the company or entity having the authority to bind the Company to these Terms; and that you are accepting these Terms on behalf of the Company, and (c) your company or entity is legally and financially responsible for your access to or use of the Services, as well as the access to or use of your account by others associated with your company, including employees, agents or contractors. We are strongly committed to ensuring the safety of minors on our platform. We do not tolerate activities that perpetuate abuse, harm, endangerment, or exploitation of minors on TikTok.

Any content, including animations or digitally created or manipulated media that depict abuse, exploitation or nudity of minors, constitutes a violation on our Platform and will be removed as soon as it is detected. If warranted, we will report infringing content to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and/or other appropriate law enforcement authorities. TikTok considers a minor to be anyone under the age of 18. In any case, there are also cases where we need to keep your data longer in accordance with our legal obligations or if this is necessary for legal claims. What are the legal bases for data processing? When we process your personal data, we rely on your consent, the performance of a contract, our legitimate interest and our obligations to process personal data where required by law. Harmful activities of minors include possession or use of substances prohibited to minors, abuse of legal substances, participation in illegal activities, participation in activities, physical challenges or courage that may endanger the well-being of minors. We remove this content from our platform. We review User Content for content moderation purposes in order to enforce our Community Guidelines, comply with legal obligations, and prevent and respond to abuse, fraud, illegal activities, and other potentially harmful content on the Platform. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Additional Terms – specific to the jurisdiction from which you access or use the Services and the rest of the Policy, the additional terms of those jurisdictions – shall prevail and control. Any acknowledgement of receipt of correspondence is for convenience only and TikTok does not waive any right to object (including lack of jurisdiction, invalid legal process, or proper delivery).