TikTok adds a new section to its privacy policy saying the app may collect biometric data such as faceprints and voiceprints from its users' content in the US
A change to TikTok's U.S. privacy policy on Wednesday introduced a new section that says the social video app …
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Discussion
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@tamaleaver
Tama Leaver
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This is equal parts terrifying and (just?) more accurately describing what I thought they already did. TikTok just gave itself permission to collect biometric data on US users, including ‘faceprints and voiceprints’ https://techcrunch.com/... via @techcrunch
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@woodyatpch
Bill Woodcock
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Right under “If you don't absolutely need it to serve the person you get it from, don't collect it.” https://twitter.com/...
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@thedarktangent
Jeff Moss
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“If it can be collected, it will be collected.” Is this a “law” of the Information Age? It seems obvious but if not I claim it. It can go next to “If you can't protect it don't collect it.” https://twitter.com/...
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@ai6yrham
@ai6yrham
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#privacy There goes your “faceprint” and “voiceprint” into the big data machine. https://techcrunch.com/...
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@armano
@armano
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Reassuring: “Reached for comment, a TikTok spokesperson could not offer more details on the company's plans for biometric data collection or how it may tie in to either current or future products.” https://techcrunch.com/...