JAKARTA - TikTok stated that they will not implement end-to-end encryption for direct messaging or DM services. This step was taken because TikTok was concerned about user security.
According to TikTok, as reported by the BBC, this encryption technology can make users less secure. They believe that total encryption will block access to the police and security teams when needed for emergency investigations.
TikTok emphasizes that this decision was made to protect users, especially those who are underage, from various potential dangers. Without encryption, TikTok feels more able to monitor and prevent harmful behavior within the application.
Although it rejects end-to-end encryption, TikTok still uses a standard encryption system to protect message data. This security standard is claimed to be similar to that in Gmail, a popular email application from Google.
Access to direct messages is only granted to employees who have been given special authority. This procedure is carried out in limited conditions, such as responding to reports of harmful behavior or legitimate requests from law enforcement.
End-to-end encryption technology has become the standard on other popular messaging apps. Services such as WhatsApp, Signal, and Facebook Messenger only allow the sender and recipient to see the contents of the message.
With this policy, TikTok chooses a security approach that is more open to legal authorities than its competitors. The company's main focus remains on content moderation to create a more controlled digital environment.
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