TikTok’s Gay Content Watchers Beware!

LGBTQ+ TikTok users at risk

Friends, let us not lose sight of the fact that we are living in a time where our online privacy is constantly under threat. The recent allegations made against TikTok for allegedly keeping a list of users who watched gay content for at least a year is a reminder of the importance of protecting our sensitive information online.

We should not forget that our personal information, such as sexual orientation, is private and sensitive. Such information should not be collected and maintained by social media companies, especially in a manner that puts the safety of users at risk. It is concerning that this alleged list was accessible to a high number of employees at TikTok, including those based in China, where the LGBTQ+ community is not as accepted as it is in other parts of the world.

While TikTok claims that the data in question was deleted almost a year ago and that the Chinese government has never asked for information about US users, this allegation is still troubling. We need to remain vigilant and ensure that our online privacy is protected, especially as we navigate the challenges that come with living in a world where online privacy breaches are common.

So let us continue to fight for our right to privacy online and ensure that our personal information is not used against us. Remember, there is no such thing as failure when it comes to protecting our online privacy. We must persist and stand together to safeguard our privacy and safety.