TikTok Ban

Irish Taoiseach Confirms No Plans for TikTok Ban Despite Security Concerns

Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed concerns over the popular social media app TikTok, stating that while there are security issues, there are currently no plans for a ban in Ireland or the EU. Varadkar made the remarks during his visit to Washington for St. Patrick’s Day, emphasizing that decisions regarding TikTok in the US … Read more

TikTok Layoffs

TikTok Announces Global Layoffs, Dublin Headquarters Faces Uncertain Future

In a recent development, social media giant TikTok is set to initiate a global workforce reduction, putting jobs at risk worldwide. The company’s Dublin headquarters, employing approximately 3,000 individuals, is not exempt from the layoffs. While the exact number of affected employees remains unclear, concerns loom over the Dublin workforce. A TikTok spokesperson addressed the … Read more

TikTok Surpasses 2 Million Monthly Users In Ireland Despite Privacy Concerns

Dublin, Ireland – TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, has announced that it now boasts over 2 million monthly users in Ireland. Cormac Keenan, Head of Trust and Safety at TikTok, expressed his gratitude to the Irish video creators who contributed to this milestone. The diverse content on the platform, spanning books, food, family, music, comedy, … Read more

TikTok to create 1,000 new jobs in Ireland

Chinese video-sharing platform TikTok has announced that it plans to create an additional 1,000 workers to bolster its Irish operation. At the beginning of this year, the company employed more than 2,000 staff in Ireland. It established its Irish operation in Dublin in 2018. The news was shared with the Taoiseach and IDA Ireland CEO … Read more

DPC Ireland launches two inquiries into TikTok following data breach allegations

The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) in Ireland has launched two inquiries into the famous video sharing and social media platform TikTok after allegations about the use of children’s personal data and transferring data to China. The Chinese owned social media giant is in spotlight due to various accusations including lack of child safety and data … Read more