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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

TikTok Planning 2 More Data Centers in Europe amid Data Security Concerns

A 3D printed figures are seen in front of displayed TikTok logo in this picture illustration taken November 7, 2019. (Reuters)

Chinese social media company TikTok plans to open two more data centers in Europe, a senior executive said on Friday, a move that could mitigate concerns over the security of users' data and ease regulatory pressure on the company.

TikTok has been seeking to assure governments and regulators that users' personal data cannot be accessed and its content cannot be manipulated by China's Communist Party or anyone else under Beijing's influence.

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