Tag: TikTok

“Blood On Their Hands”: Can CEOs and Legislation Fix the Damage To Children?

By: Talya Torres   On January 31, 2024, five tech CEOs were subpoenaed by the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify before Congress. The hearing was organized to question the CEOs on their part in big tech and the “online child sexual exploitation crisis.” The individuals subpoenaed were Linda Yaccarino of X (formerly known as Twitter).… Read More “Blood On Their Hands”: Can CEOs and Legislation Fix the Damage To Children?

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Vicarious Copyright Infringement Through Social Media Marketing

By: Lily Keene Increasingly, digital products are now a part of everyday life, opening the door to a new era of marketing.  With the growing popularity of social media platforms, many companies have shifted to various forms of digital marketing, including using social media “influencers” to curate promotional content for their brands.  Utilizing TikTok trends… Read More Vicarious Copyright Infringement Through Social Media Marketing

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TikTok and Children Under 13 Years Old: How the Video Sharing App Continues to Evade Mandatory Privacy Protections

TikTok, a short-form mobile video sharing app, continues to evade mandatory privacy protections put in place by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, despite an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission and public statements detailing their commitment to protecting children under 13 years old. The future owner(s) of the app should learn from the current owner’s missteps by taking fervent action to demonstrate their desire to protect young users. … Read More TikTok and Children Under 13 Years Old: How the Video Sharing App Continues to Evade Mandatory Privacy Protections

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TikTok Ban in the United States Still Unknown: Will the Lawsuit Happen?

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on August 6, 2020, banning TikTok in the United States if a U.S. buyer does not come forward by September 15, 2020. With that date being extended and a potential deal between TikTok and the U.S. company Oracle, it is uncertain if the ban of TikTok will occur.… Read More TikTok Ban in the United States Still Unknown: Will the Lawsuit Happen?

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