TikTok is intensifying its efforts to secure U.S. user data by introducing new partnerships with cybersecurity firms HaystackID and OnDefend to serve as “Independent Security Inspectors” for TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. (USDS). This move is part of its broader initiative, “Project Texas,” aimed at addressing data security concerns and meeting stringent cybersecurity standards.
Key Points include:
– **Partnership with HaystackID and OnDefend**: These firms will help monitor and enhance the security of TikTok’s U.S. platform by identifying potential security risks through technical security testing and validation.
– **Oracle Cloud Integration**: U.S. user data is stored in the secure Oracle Cloud, with controlled access ensuring only approved personnel from USDS can access it.
– **TikTok U.S. Data Security Inc. (USDS)**: Established in 2022, this subsidiary employs over 2,000 U.S.-based personnel and implements technical and operational safeguards to enhance transparency and security.
– **Dedicated Transparency Centers (DTC)**: TikTok has established DTCs in the U.S., U.K., and Australia that allow trusted third parties to review the source code and algorithms used by the platform, verifying security and integrity.
These measures aim to reassure U.S. regulators and users about the safety of their data on TikTok, despite ongoing debates and concerns regarding data privacy and social media regulations. For more information, visit the original article [here](https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-outlines-us-data-security-measures/739631/).