Tech TikTok suspends covert network targeting Ireland with 95,000 followersThe social media platform found a network of 72 accounts were being used to spread disinformation
From the Editor Ireland battles EU, business budget plan and Sinn Féin TD sues the Indo: this week’s Business PostThis week’s edition is packed with exclusive stories, big reads and cutting-edge analysis of the biggest events in business and politics
Property TikTok to take over Twitter’s Dublin office for five yearsUp to 600 workers at Chinese social media company expected to be at work in Fenian Steet building by early 2024
TikTok fined €345m by Irish Data Protection CommissionChinese-owned social media platform found to have violated the privacy of young users between the age of 13 and 17 on its video-sharing app
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Big Tech EU takes on big tech with new Digital Markets Act rules Tech giants face additional probes as European Union is set to impose a new rigid regime on companies
Technology TikTok appoints NCC to provide third-party oversight of European data centresCompany has been focused on the protection of users in Europe, amid political and regulatory concerns about Chinese government access to user data on the platform.
Companies Revealed: Irish unicorn Wayflyer paid €10 million for start-up PebloFounder Jake Browne to use proceeds to launch digital advertising house Veblen Giffen after turning down €500k investment in order to maintain control
Tech Shoppable livestreams might be TikTok’s next big thing – here’s everything you need to knowTikTok is doubling down on its in-app retail features, with a particular focus on shopping through users’ live streams
Tech TikTok commits €1m to upskilling young people in IrelandTikTok Digital Future Fund will support marginalised young people aged 15-24 seeking support in upskilling
Tech TikTok facing ‘significant’ EU fine over violating chidren’s privacy, report saysFine said to be in the region of “hundreds of millions of euros” and is said to be announced in a matter of weeks
Planning TikTok’s ‘security’ concerns over public café at Dublin HQ rejectedChinese-owned social media giant had asked to close off pedestrian walkway beside new riverfront office
Trends New TikTok trend has travellers spending as much on ‘Vacation Prep’ beauty as airfare and hotelsOn TikTok, the ‘prep for vacation’ topic has more than 81 million views so far, and climbing
Tech TikTok not fully compliant with upcoming EU rules, stress test showsTest carried out at TikTok’s Dublin offices on Monday show the platform isn’t fully compliant with the forthcoming Digital Services Act
Tech Big Tech firms warn government over staffing concerns at new online safety regulatorMeta, Apple, Google and more are concerned about the new media commission’s resourcing given it will be implementing safety codes for the sector
Planning TikTok wants public café scrapped over ‘security’ fearsSocial media firm also asked Dublin City Council to close off pedestrian walkway beside new riverfront office
Tech TikTok sues Montana to block first statewide ban of appThe state’s Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, last week signed a measure that will prohibit the app’s download by the general public beginning next year
Legal Montana becomes first US State to ban TikTok The law is likely to face legal challenges on grounds of free speech and restrictions on statutes that single out one company
Tech Councils told TikTok must be deleted from official devicesLocal Government Management Agency has told councils Chinese-owned app is banned from work phones
Companies Trust and safety head at TikTok’s US operation exits as pressure mounts on firmEric Han has been one of the most prominent officials in TikTok’s effort to convince lawmakers that the app is safe for US users and shouldn’t be banned
