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Amazon is facing scrutiny from the US House Select Committee on China regarding its growing partnership with TikTok. The Committee summoned Amazon staffers in September to discuss concerns about the partnership, particularly in light of TikTok’s Chinese ownership. This development highlights increasing concerns about the potential security risks associated with TikTok and its access to user data. The Committee’s investigation raises questions about the potential for TikTok to be used as a tool for Chinese government espionage or influence operations. The investigation underscores the growing global tension surrounding data security and the potential for tech companies with ties to foreign governments to be used for nefarious purposes.

References:

• Techmeme - Techmeme reports that the US House Select Committee on China summoned Amazon staffers to discuss concerns about Amazon's shopping partnership with TikTok - 6d
• @Techmeme - Techhub.social also reports that the US House Select Committee on China summoned Amazon staffers to discuss concerns about Amazon's shopping partnership with TikTok. - 6d
• Bloomberg Technology - Bloomberg reports that Amazon was questioned by Congress about its partnership with TikTok. The article details the concerns of the Committee related to the potential for TikTok to be used for espiona - 6d

Classification:

• HashTags: TikTok Espionage NationalSecurity
• Company: Amazon
• Product: TikTok
• Type: Espionage
• Severity: Major