NEW YORK CITY: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a lawsuit against the company, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The investigation is the latest battle in Washington for the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that could ban the platform in the US if it doesn't break ties with its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance.
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