Walden, Rodgers Question TikTok’s Data Practices, Potential Sharing With China

House Commerce Committee Republicans questioned Thursday whether TikTok violates children’s privacy law, and if it’s sharing information with the Chinese government. Congress has “significant concerns” over company data practices, including whether it “continues to violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and whether TikTok shares American user’s information with the Chinese Communist Party,” wrote ranking member Greg Walden, Ore., and House Consumer Protection Subcommittee ranking member Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Wash. "While we think the concerns are unfounded, we appreciate them and continue to further strengthen our safeguards while increasing our dialogue with lawmakers," the company emailed. "We've received the letter and will respond as we look forward to bringing greater clarity to our policies, practices, and operations."