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TikTok's US Operations Under New Ownership: Enterprise Risks Remain

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A consortium of US technology companies, venture capital firms, and private equity investors is set to acquire around 80% of TikTok's US operations. The new US-based entity will have a majority US board and will be subject to US laws. Despite these changes, cybersecurity risks for enterprises remain significant due to the app's data collection practices and potential for social engineering attacks. The deal aims to address concerns over TikTok's data management practices and potential for spreading misinformation. However, experts warn that the app's data-intensive nature and recommendation algorithms still pose risks to enterprises.

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  1. 18.09.2025 23:28 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 22h ago

    TikTok's US Operations to be Majority-Owned by US Consortium

    A consortium of US technology companies, venture capital firms, and private equity investors is set to acquire around 80% of TikTok's US operations. The new US-based entity will have a majority US board and will be subject to US laws. Despite these changes, cybersecurity risks for enterprises remain significant due to the app's data collection practices and potential for social engineering attacks.

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  • TikTok's US operations will be majority-owned by a consortium of US companies, including Oracle, Andreessen Horowitz, and Silver Lake.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • The new US-based entity will have a majority US board, including one government-designated member.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • TikTok's data will be stored and managed in Oracle-owned facilities in Texas, reducing the risk of direct foreign state access.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • TikTok's recommendation algorithms for the US version will be recreated using technology licensed from ByteDance, raising concerns about transparency and potential influence operations.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • The app's data-intensive nature and potential for social engineering attacks remain significant risks for enterprises.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • The deal does not fully address concerns about TikTok's data collection practices and potential for influence operations.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • The Irish Data Protection Commission fined TikTok €530 million for GDPR violations.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • The European Commission and Council of the EU banned government employees and contractors from using TikTok over data security fears.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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  • Canada banned TikTok from government devices and ordered TikTok's Canadian subsidiary to be shuttered.

    First reported: 18.09.2025 23:28
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