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New TikTok Privacy Policy Requires User Consent for Data

1/24/2026

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TikTok's new privacy policy requires US users to consent to changes before using the app.
The policy now collects precise location data, replacing its prior practice of collecting only approximate information.
The policy aligns with TikTok's transition to the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, with Oracle as a partner.
The policy covers user interactions with TikTok's AI tools and expands advertising capabilities for more targeted ads across the internet.

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TikTok's new privacy policy requires US users to consent to changes before using the app.
The policy now collects precise location data, replacing its prior practice of collecting only approximate information.
The policy aligns with TikTok's transition to the TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, with Oracle as a partner.
The policy covers user interactions with TikTok's AI tools and expands advertising capabilities for more targeted ads across the internet.