Hey everyone, I'm doing some research and need to use TikTok for a story. I'm concerned about privacy since it's a Chinese company, and I know they likely track a lot of data. Are there ways to use it without being monitored? Would tools like Mullvad or Brave be safe for this? Are there other precautions I should take? Thanks for your insights!
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Honestly, there's no way to completely avoid being tracked when you use any phone or computer. It's just the reality of our tech-laden lives.
Just an interesting note: TikTok is actually about 80% American-owned now, thanks to Oracle. Some say this might be even worse for your privacy though! Check out this article for more details: https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/
Nope, there's really no way to use TikTok without some level of tracking involved.
A good approach is to use a virtual machine for your research with TikTok. When you're done, just delete the virtual machine to minimize the risk of tracking.
What exactly do you mean by 'tracked'? Are you referring to location tracking, data collection, or something else? Clarifying this could help find better solutions!
If you're not paying for a service, remember that often, you are the product. So, using TikTok might mean you're giving up some privacy regardless.
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