The Chinese social media app TikTok has been accused of giving its employees access to the private data of European users. The company has denied the allegations, but the European Commission is investigating the matter.

TikTok is a popular social media app that allows users to share short videos of themselves. The app is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. TikTok has been downloaded more than 2 billion times and is particularly popular with young people.

The allegations against TikTok relate to the way the app handles user data. TikTok has been accused of giving its employees access to the private data of European users, including their names, contact details, and videos they have shared on the app.

ByteDance has denied the allegations, saying that TikTok does not share user data with its employees. The company has also said that it is compliant with European data protection laws.

The European Commission is investigating the matter and has asked TikTok to provide more information about its data handling practices. The Commission has also warned TikTok that it could face sanctions if it is found to have breached European data protection laws.

TikTok has become hugely popular in recent years, particularly with young people. However, the allegations against the company highlight the risks associated with using social media apps.

 Privacy concerns have been raised about other social media apps in the past, including Facebook and Instagram. However, the allegations against TikTok are particularly serious as they relate to the way the app handles user data.

The European Commission is currently investigating the matter and it remains to be seen what will happen next. In the meantime, users of TikTok should be aware of the risks associated with using the app.