Cybersecurity
TikTok Forgoes Controversial Privacy Tech, Cites User Risk
March 4, 2026
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TikTok refuses to implement end-to-end encryption for direct messages, arguing it could endanger users, unlike rival platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger.
In a move that has sparked debate within the tech industry, TikTok has announced that it will not be implementing end-to-end encryption for its direct messaging (DM) feature, unlike rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger. The popular social media app, which has over 1 billion active users worldwide, has cited user safety concerns as the primary reason behind this decision.
In an interview with the BBC, a TikTok spokesperson stated that the company believes end-to-end encryption could
Source: BBC News
