Shift from TikTok to RedNote Raises Concerns Over Data Privacy and National Security Risks

TikTok Ban Spells Trouble For Influencers As They Abandon Ship

The exodus of users from TikTok to RedNote has raised concerns about the latter platform’s privacy policies and potential national security risks. In an article for ClearanceJobs.com, Lindy Kyzer, director of content and PR, warns that moving from one Chinese-owned app to another may not be a solution.

RedNote is no different from TikTok in terms of its ownership, which poses a significant risk to users’ data privacy. “To go from one Chinese-owned app to another seems to miss the memo,” Kyzer noted.

Greg Rinckey, founding partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, has emphasized the importance of thoroughly reading RedNote’s privacy policy before downloading the app. He pointed out that it collects large amounts of data about users, including their IP address, and warned that there are national security concerns associated with any Chinese-based company having access to this information.

The warning is particularly pertinent for anyone holding a U.S. security clearance or aspiring to do so. “At some point, likely sooner than later, the Chinese ownership is likely enough that U.S. lawmakers could push to have RedNote banned just like TikTok,” Kyzer advised.

To be on the safe side, it is essential to exercise caution when downloading and using apps. The security clearance process is all about intent and effects. If a TikTok ban goes through and you find another Chinese-owned app to circumvent the law but introduce the same risks, it could come up in a polygraph or intelligence community employment screening in the future.

In conclusion, the shift from TikTok to RedNote may not be as beneficial as initially thought.

Source: www.forbes.com