The U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming hearing on TikTok is a critical event for cybersecurity and data privacy professionals, especially for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The case involves national security concerns, data sovereignty, and the implications of foreign-owned platforms operating in the United States. Its outcome could set legal precedents that impact CISO responsibilities across industries.
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Join SC Media this Friday at 9:45 ET (Jan. 10) to follow the live U.S. Supreme Court hearing where TikTok’s case will be heard. Our liveblog will offer real time analysis and insights into the case and possible impact of the Supreme Court ruling. Follow along with SC Media and you can also listen in via the U.S. Supreme Court’s live oral argument page.
The Crux of the Case
The hearing focuses on whether TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, poses a national security threat. Critics warn that China’s laws requiring companies to cooperate with state intelligence agencies could allow access to TikTok’s U.S. user data for surveillance or influence. TikTok counters by highlighting its efforts to store U.S. data domestically and separate…
