TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to Testify Before House Committee on Data Security and Privacy Practices

A House committee is set to hear testimony from TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew on Thursday, as the popular social media app faces increasing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers over national security concerns.

Chew is expected to tell the House Committee on Energy and Commerce that TikTok is taking “real action” to address these concerns and avoid a potential ban in the U.S. The hearing will focus on the app’s consumer privacy and data security practices, its impact on children, and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party.

At a Harvard Business Review conference earlier this month, Chew sought to reassure the audience that TikTok would not provide user data to the Chinese government and has never been asked to do so. He also said the company is taking steps to protect user data, including using encryption and other security measures.

However, a reporter at the conference claims that TikTok’s parent company accessed her data to try to see who she was meeting with. This has raised questions about the company’s commitment to protecting user data.

The hearing on Thursday will be closely watched as lawmakers, experts, and the public weigh the potential risks of using the app. It remains to be seen whether Chew’s testimony will be enough to allay the concerns of U.S. policymakers.