TikTok Opens Data Centre in Dublin to Ease Privacy Concerns

TikTok has activated its first European data centre in Ireland’s capital, Dublin. The aim is to counter concerns about the safety of user data and possible access by the Chinese government. Theo Bertram, TikTok’s vice president of public policy in Europe, promises a “specially reinforced protective environment” around European user data.
 

Why Dublin Matters

 
The Dublin centre is not a lone effort; it’s part of a larger plan. Ireland will host another centre, and Norway will get one too. By the end of 2024, TikTok aims to transfer all data of users from the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland to these centres. Previously, data was stored only in the US and Singapore.
 

Independent Audits

 
To gain user trust, TikTok has engaged NCC Group, a…