The policy states that TikTok retains user information for as long as necessary for service provision, legal compliance, legitimate business interests, and defense of legal claims, with retention periods varying by data type and purpose. Cross-border data transfers outside the United States are authorized subject to compliance with Executive Order 14352.
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The reference to Executive Order 14352 as a governing constraint on cross-border data transfers is operationally significant, as this executive order addresses data transfer restrictions to certain foreign entities and may affect the architecture and permissible scope of TikTok's international data sharing. The retention period framework does not specify maximum retention periods for most data categories.
⚠ User data will be retained for the periods and purposes stated in the policy, including for legitimate business interests, absent a deletion request
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Compare across platforms →"We retain information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and for the other purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We also retain information when necessary to comply with contractual and legal obligations, when we have a legitimate business interest to do so (such as improving and developing the Services, and enhancing its safety, security and stability), and for the exercise or defense of legal claims. [...] Subject to applicable laws, including Executive Order 14352 and any compliance obligations thereunder, we may transmit your information outside of the United States, for purposes of sharing with recipients as described in this Privacy Policy.Excerpt from TikTok's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Executive Order 14352 governs restrictions on data transfers to certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and its compliance obligations directly affect TikTok's data sharing architecture.
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The reference to Executive Order 14352 as a governing constraint on cross-border data transfers is operationally significant, as this executive order addresses data transfer restrictions to certain foreign entities and may affect the architecture and permissible scope of TikTok's international data sharing. The retention period framework does not specify maximum retention periods for most data categories.
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