TikTok, Data, and the New Digital Cold War

The global conversation around TikTok has shifted from social media to national security and data governance.

U.S. lawmakers continue to evaluate restrictions tied to foreign ownership and data handling practices.

Meanwhile, regulators in Europe are scrutinizing data transfers under GDPR frameworks.

For companies using TikTok or similar platforms, this creates real legal exposure.

Key risks include:

• Cross-border data transfer violations

• Platform disruptions impacting marketing strategies

• Vendor and contractual exposure tied to restricted platforms

Digital platforms are no longer just marketing tools, they are regulatory risk vectors.