Tiktok

Guidance released for online services on preventing underage social media accounts

Adrianne Saplagio

September 16, 2025

eSafety has released consultation summaries and a self-assessment tool to help online services assess if they qualify as age-restricted social…

What the TikTok ban means for data privacy and national security worldwide

Comms Room Staff

January 20, 2025

The recent TikTok ban in the United States has reignited critical conversations about data privacy and national security worldwide. The…

Adobe Express and TikTok collaborate to integrate commercial music library

Comms Room Staff

June 24, 2024

At the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity, Adobe and TikTok announced an exclusive integration to make TikTok’s Commercial Music…

Leadership advice for navigating the social media labyrinth

Adrianne Saplagio

May 15, 2024

As they attempt to make sense of TikTok—a platform that poses a threat to national security while also being a…

TikTok unveils comprehensive strategy guide for marketers

Paulo Rizal

February 27, 2024

TikTok is revolutionising digital marketing with its latest offering: a comprehensive 34-page guide packed with creative strategy tips to elevate…

The ‘Influencer’ of Social Media Apps: How TikTok has influenced social media trends

Paulo Rizal

February 6, 2024

Through its pioneering embrace of short-form video content, TikTok has democratised content creation, empowering users of all backgrounds to showcase…

5 dental TikTok trends you probably shouldn’t try at home

Paulo Rizal

January 16, 2024

TikTok is full of videos that demonstrate DIY hacks, from up-cycling tricks to cooking tips. Meanwhile, a growing number of…

TikTok to push longer-form content to solve monetisation challenges

Pearl Dy

January 11, 2024

TikTok faces a critical hurdle in adequately monetising creator content, particularly for its top influencers seeking direct income and ad…

TikTok promotes vaping as a fun, safe and socially accepted pastime – and omits the harms

Renee Carey and Jonine Jancey

May 16, 2023

Renee Carey, Curtin University and Jonine Jancey, Curtin University Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook overwhelmingly show…

Banning TikTok could weaken personal cybersecurity

Robert Olson

April 14, 2023

Robert Olson, Rochester Institute of Technology TikTok is not be the first app to be scrutinised over the potential exposure…

Aus gov’t bans TikTok on fed-owned devices 

Paulo Rizal

April 12, 2023

The Australian federal government has finally dropped the hammer on TikTok by banning its use on government-owned devices, following concerns…

Should the US ban TikTok? Can it?

Doug Jacobson

March 29, 2023

Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March…

Aus gov’t won’t ban TikTok, for now

Paulo Rizal

March 2, 2023

The Australian government won’t be banning the use of TikTok in government-issued devices yet, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. This…

CDC invests $2.5 billion on its data centres

Eliza Sayon

January 24, 2023

CDC Data Centres is investing $2.5 billion on its new Sydney data facilities as a precaution from the series of…

Forbes exposes TikTok staff can choose what goes viral

Jaw de Guzman

January 24, 2023

Based on six sources and documents it analysed, Forbes exposes TikTok staff had the discretion to pick which videos go…

TikTok is an ‘unacceptable risk to Australian children’ – Henderson

Jaw de Guzman

January 18, 2023

Henderson has slammed Labor’s inaction on tighter privacy policies against TikTok which she claimed is an ‘unacceptable risk to Australian…

Social media companies remain least trusted institution

Jaw de Guzman

November 9, 2022

Amid more than 30 per cent of Australians having been exposed to data breaches in the last year, social media…

TikTok security risks still not assessed amid ban recommendations

Jaw de Guzman

November 7, 2022

Amid ban recommendations from foreign governments, TikTok security risks against Australian lawmakers who download the social media app it on…

US says TikTok can’t be trusted with user data. Should Aussies be worried?

David Tuffley

July 22, 2022

When English statesman Sir Francis Bacon famously said “knowledge is power”, he could hardly have foreseen the rise of ubiquitous…

Cyber Security Minister warns about TikTok data collection

Eliza Sayon

July 20, 2022

Minister for Cyber Security Clare O’Neil warned Australians to be careful with providing personal information to social media companies after…