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2021
SiriusXM and TikTok announce partnership
SiriusXM and TikTok announced a partnership covering a TikTok channel on SiriusXM, TikTok creator-hosted playlists on Pandora, and re-airings of Pandora LIVE events on TikTok.
2021
TikTok rolls out bulk comment and account moderation tools
TikTok launched tools that let creators bulk delete or report comments and block users. The rollout began in Great Britain, South Korea, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Thailand, with expansion to other markets planned.
2021
TikTok partners with Trust and Safety Professional Association
TikTok announced a partnership with the Trust and Safety Professional Association, providing every trust and safety professional at TikTok with a TSPA membership.
2021
Akcelo opens in Canada
Akcelo opened its doors in Canada, with TikTok, the Tribeca Film Festival and a multinational e-commerce retailer named as foundation clients.
2021
TikTok publishes Guardian's Guide and refreshes Safety Center
TikTok revamped its Safety Center and published the Guardian's Guide, a resource aimed at parents and caregivers that explains how the app works and outlines safety practices.
2021
TikTok receives ISO 27001 certification in the United States and United Kingdom
TikTok's official website announced that TikTok had received ISO 27001 information security management system certification in the United States and the United Kingdom; the article says an independent third party completed reviews before confirming the certification.
2021
Actor sues TikTok over use of her voice
Actor Bev Standing sued TikTok, alleging that her voice was used in its text-to-speech function without permission. Her lawyer said the legal filing was issued in New York the previous week; TikTok and its parent company had not responded to the filing, and TikTok said it did not comment on continuing litigation.
2021
TikTok appoints Shouzi Chew as CEO
TikTok appointed Shouzi Chew as its new chief executive officer; Chew was to continue serving as CFO of parent company ByteDance.
2021
TikTok sued over alleged handling of children's data
Anne Longfield, children's commissioner for England, filed a legal claim against TikTok on behalf of minors in the UK and EU, alleging that TikTok collected children's personal information without sufficient notice, transparency, or legally required consent. TikTok called the case baseless and said it would defend the action.
2021
TikTok appoints 365 Digital as exclusive South African media representative
365 Digital announced its appointment as TikTok’s exclusive media representative in South Africa, responsible for advertising sales and account management in the country.
2021
Moscow court fines TikTok over content removal
A Moscow court fined TikTok 2.6 million roubles over its failure to delete content that the court said was related to unsanctioned rallies, according to Russian news agencies.
2021
TikTok fined by Moscow court
A Moscow court fined TikTok 2.6 million rubles for failing to remove posts calling for minors to join unsanctioned protests, saying the information violated Russian law.
2021
TikTok announces partnership with Cyberbullying Research Center
TikTok announced a partnership with the Cyberbullying Research Center and said the parties would collaborate on future initiatives to promote a positive environment.
2021
Russia sues social media platforms over protest content
Russian authorities sued Twitter, Google, Facebook, TikTok and Telegram, alleging that the platforms failed to delete posts urging children to take part in illegal protests. The report said each violation could be punishable by a fine of up to 4 million roubles.
2021
TikTok launches #TikTokWildlifeDay
TikTok launched the #TikTokWildlifeDay campaign to raise awareness of African wildlife and encourage support for wildlife areas. The campaign was conducted in partnership with UNEP and Latest Sightings and included live virtual safaris on 3 and 4 March.
2021
TikTok agrees to $92 million privacy lawsuit settlement
TikTok agreed to pay $92 million to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged privacy violations. The claims included allegations that the app collected sensitive personal data to track users and target ads; TikTok rejected the allegations.
2021
TikTok users’ privacy class-action settlement agreement
ByteDance agreed to a proposed $92 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit by U.S. TikTok users over alleged data-privacy practices. The settlement is tentative and awaits final approval by a U.S. District Court judge. The lawsuits alleged that the app collected and transmitted private user data; the allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2021
Big Brother Canada announces Season 9 sponsors
Global announced sponsors for Season 9 of Big Brother Canada, including first-time sponsors SkipTheDishes, TikTok, Sunlight and Weber, as well as returning sponsors OLG, Expedia and Wendy's. The announcement also identifies Muskoka Spirits as a Season 9 sponsor.
2021
TikTok and NFL team up for Super Bowl LV pregame celebration
TikTok teamed up with the NFL for a Super Bowl LV pregame celebration.
2021
TikTok agrees to reverify users' ages in Italy
Following an emergency order by Italy's data protection authority, TikTok agreed to recheck the ages of users in Italy and block access for users who say they are under 13. TikTok also committed to additional in-app reporting and moderation measures.