TikTok's First Transparency Report

TikTok has released its first Transparency Report to provide users with insights into government requests for their account information and legal notifications. The report demonstrates TikTok's commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for users to express themselves and have fun. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in handling legitimate requests from governments and law enforcement authorities.

As a global internet platform, TikTok is subject to various laws and regulations in each country where it operates. This means that it occasionally receives requests from government agencies or law enforcement officials in these countries. These requests may involve taking down content that violates local laws or providing information related to user accounts in specific circumstances, such as assisting in a criminal investigation or responding to an emergency request.

TikTok takes these requests seriously and carefully reviews each one to ensure compliance with the required legal process. The company is committed to assisting law enforcement when appropriate, while also respecting the privacy and rights of its users. More information on TikTok's policies and practices can be found in its Law Enforcement Data Request Guidelines.

To foster open and honest communication, TikTok is publishing its first Transparency Report this year. The report provides details on how TikTok responded to legal requests for content and account information from January 1 to June 30, 2019. It includes information on the number of requests received from different countries and how TikTok handled them. The report also outlines how TikTok addressed requests to remove or restrict content from government bodies in various countries, as well as how it handled content copyright take-down requests to protect intellectual property rights.

TikTok plans to regularly release these reports, with a report covering the second half of 2019 to be published in the coming months. The company believes it is its duty to provide clear information for each market, demonstrating how it balances cooperation with legal requests and the protection of user rights. Through these periodic updates, the TikTok community will have the opportunity to better understand the actions taken on their behalf and evaluate TikTok based on up-to-date information.

The first Transparency Report can be found on TikTok's Safety Center website at https://www.tiktok.com/safety/resources/transparency-report, where all future Transparency Reports will also be available.