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Coverage dated July 14, 2022

TikTok's global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy

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Roland Cloutier is moving into a 'strategic advisory role.'.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    TikTok chief security officer steps down as company faces pressure over China (opens Washington Examiner)

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    TikTok's leading security executive is resigning amid increased pressure from lawmakers over worries that China-based employees can access private data on the app.

  2. Engadget

    TikTok's global security chief is stepping down amid US user data controversy (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Roland Cloutier is moving into a 'strategic advisory role.'.

  3. Insider

    TikTok's head of cyber-security is stepping down amid rising privacy concerns on the Chinese-owned app (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    TikTok's Chief Security Officer is stepping back later this year. The move comes amid calls to investigate the social media app's ties to China.

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