#Microsoft TikTok security

Tiktok,  a video-sharing platform, has denied Microsoft's offer of acquisition for its US operations. As stated by Microsoft, ByteDance already decided that the company will not be selling Tiktok's US operations to Microsoft. The latter also mentioned that the company has been confident about its proposal for the benefit of TikTok’s users which focuses more on protecting the data security of its users. Microsoft shared that the company's proposal provides "highest standards for security, privacy, online safety, and combatting disinformation". Nevertheless, Microsoft is looking forward to seeing improvements in the mentioned areas from TikTok in the future. Microsoft expressed its intent to purchase TikTok services in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand during its dialogue with the United States Government. After discussions between Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and US President Donald Trump, Microsoft is prepared to move forward regarding its acquisition of TikTok in the United States. They are committed to put TikTok through a complete security review and provide proper economic benefits to the United States, including the United States Treasury. Read more in our articles including "TikTok rejects Microsoft bid for acquisition on its US operations" and "Microsoft to continue discussions to purchase TikTok in the US".