Now the school system has started blocking the app and any attempts to install it on all system owned devices including cell phones, tablets and computers.
“We are taking this a little more seriously not because of the content that TikTok has it’s more of what the app is doing, who owns it and the types of things that they’re tracking,” said Akridge.
This all comes from concerns over whether or not data collected through the app could be accessed by the China based company ByteDance that owns TikTok. David Akridge with the school system says some of the information is pretty serious. “When you’re doing comments or when you’re posting videos they’re tracking your keystrokes, things that you’re keystroking,” added Akridge. “One of the biggest things is they’re geocoding your location if your location services are on your phone.
While there isn’t too much concern about TikTok leading to a major security breach, they feel this is a good way to protect their employees. “Being that they’re employees and they’re tracking movements within our district we just don’t want that,” said Akridge.Download the FOX10 Weather App. Get life-saving severe weather warnings and alerts for your location no matter where you are. Available free in the
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