2 Documents
26 All provisions 7 High severity 17 Medium severity 2 Low severity
1 Changes · 12 mo 1 high
May 5, 2026 Last change

High — provisions that significantly limit your legal rights, authorize broad data collection, or create material financial exposure. Medium — provisions worth knowing about but with partial protections or limited scope. Low — standard terms with minimal consumer impact.

Governance Coverage
Data Collection
12 provisions · 6 high · 5 med
Data Sharing
8 provisions · 5 high · 2 med
Data Usage
4 provisions · 1 high · 3 med
Privacy Rights
3 provisions · 1 high · 2 med
Platform Discretion
1 provision · 1 med
Data Retention
1 provision · 1 med
Cross Border
1 provision · 1 med
Ai Automated
1 provision · 1 med
Legal Jurisdiction
1 provision · 1 med
Developer Api
1 provision · 1 high
Quick Facts
AI Training: Disclosed
Data Retention: Specified
Key Governance Provisions
High Data Sharing with Corporate Group Affiliates

Sharing data across TikTok's corporate group, which includes entities in multiple jurisdictions, raises cross-border data transfer questions and has been a subject of regulatory scrutiny given the gr…

High Keystroke Pattern and Device Sensor Data Collection

Keystroke dynamics can be used as a behavioral biometric identifier, capable of uniquely identifying individuals; collection of this data is unusual among mainstream consumer apps and may carry speci…

High Off-Platform Behavioral Data Ingestion for Ad Targeting

This cross-context behavioral advertising practice means your personal data is enriched by third-party sources you may not be aware of, creating a more detailed profile than what TikTok observes from…

High Face and Body Feature Data Collection

Collection of face and body feature data from user content may constitute biometric data processing in certain jurisdictions, triggering specific consent and data rights requirements that go beyond s…

High Singapore-Based Regional Infrastructure and Cross-Border Data Routing

The Singapore regional deployment means that advertiser personal data and campaign data may be transferred outside the EU/EEA and UK, engaging cross-border transfer restrictions under GDPR Chapter V …

Document Coverage
Privacypolicy Termsofservice
Last change detected: May 5, 2026 Changes (12 months): 1 (1 high) Documents monitored: 2 Provisions tracked: 26
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Documents

TikTok Privacy Policy

High

This is TikTok's global privacy policy, explaining what personal data TikTok collects from users of its app and website and how that data is used, shared, and protected. The most …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Privacy policy
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TikTok Advertising Terms

Medium

This is the TikTok for Business advertising platform, where businesses log in to create and manage TikTok ad campaigns. The page deploys tracking technologies from multiple third-party services including Google …

Last updated May 5, 2026 · Terms of service
6 provisions 1 version captured Version history →

Recent Changes

May 5, 2026 · TikTok Privacy Policy High

TikTok Ads updated its privacy policy on May 5, 2026, replacing the U.S.-specific version with language addressing 'other regions.' The controlled entity shifted from TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC to …

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High Severity Provisions (3)

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Applicable Regulations

CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
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Colorado AI Act
US-CO
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CFAA
United States Federal
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Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
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CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
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DMA
European Union
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DSA
European Union
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ePrivacy Directive
European Union
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FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
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GDPR
European Union
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Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
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Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
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Texas AI Act
Texas, USA
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Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
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VPPA
United States Federal
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