TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means

TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.

TikTok just changed its Terms of Service. What does that mean for your privacy?

Users are concerned TikTok is collecting new kinds of personal data. It's more complicated.

TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes

According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.

What US TikTok Knows About You? Updated Terms Highlight Collection of Immigration Status, Citizenship, and Location

TikTok's new terms (22 Jan 2026) alarm users with a pop-up on data collection, revealing it may gather sensitive info like citizenship, immigration status, religion, and sexual orientation.

TikTok avoids US ban by finalizing historic Trump-backed American majority ownership deal

TikTok finalizes historic deal creating majority American-owned joint venture structure, aiming to avert potential U.S. ban affecting 200 million users nationwide.