Article • almost 4 years ago

The Illusion of Privacy: Why Using a VPN to Access TikTok and WeChat Won't Keep You Safe

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Summary

TikTok and WeChat collect vast amounts of user data, including location, IP address, browsing and search history, and content of messages.
Using a VPN to access these apps through a browser can help maintain online privacy, but most people access them through their proprietary apps, rendering the VPN ineffective.

Source: https://blog.orchid.com/can-you-protect-your-privacy-by-using-a-vpn-to-access-tiktok-or-wechat/

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