TikTok declines to implement end-to-end encryption for direct messages, citing user safety concerns
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TikTok has decided against implementing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages, arguing that the privacy feature would make users less safe. The company told the BBC it won't follow rivals like WhatsApp and Messenger in adopting E2EE, which ensures only the sender and recipient can view message contents. TikTok's position contrasts with the broader tech industry trend toward enhanced privacy protections, citing concerns about user safety as the primary reason for its decision.
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· 3 pulledTikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) - the controversial privacy feature used by nearly all its rivals - arguing it makes users less safe.
E2EE means only the sender and recipient of a direct message can view its contents, making it the most secure form of communication available to the general public
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
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