“Consumers are currently unable to see what data is shared with third-party networks, or how their data will be used,” the report said, noting that third-party contacts could not be identified.

The U.S. has tried to crackdown on TikTok and its use, with some lawmakers including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., saying that the White House is moving too slowly to create a cohesive plan.

“TikTok remains a serious threat to U.S. national security and Americans’—especially children’s—personal privacy,” Mr. Rubio said. “The Biden administration undid critical measures that President Trump took against the app, and the timid steps it has taken on data security are not nearly enough.”

SOLAR STORM SENDS SPACEX STARLINK SATELLITES OUT OF ORBITThe U.S. military already banned its members from using the app on government-issued devices.The Biden administration argued that executive orders signed by former President Donald Trump were unenforceable, and any new laws needed careful consideration to ensure they withstand any legal challenges.
The Commerce Department recently submitted recommendations to the White House to further address the risk that data collected on American users by Chinese apps could be shared with Beijing.In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Washington said the U.S. shouldn’t “overstretch the concept of national security and politicize economic issues.”