Lock Down TikTok Privacy
TikTok collects more data than almost any app. Take control of what it can access if you choose to use it.
Actions
- 1 Open TikTok → Profile → Menu (☰) → Settings and Privacy
- 2 Tap 'Privacy' and set account to Private
- 3 Under 'Safety' disable 'Suggest your account to others'
- 4 Go to iOS Settings → TikTok → disable Location, Microphone (when not recording), Contacts
- 5 In iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking → disable TikTok tracking
- 6 Consider using TikTok only in a browser instead of the app
Context
TikTok isn't just a video app—it's one of the most aggressive data collectors in existence. The app has been caught accessing clipboard data, tracking keystrokes, collecting biometric data (face and voice), and even bypassing iOS security features. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is legally obligated to share data with the Chinese government upon request. The DOJ and FTC are actively suing TikTok for knowingly collecting data from millions of children. Taking control of TikTok's permissions is essential.
Restricting TikTok's permissions reduces data collection by approximately 70% and blocks clipboard snooping, location tracking, and biometric data harvesting.
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