Social media platform TikTok has hit the milestone of two million monthly users in Ireland.
The company praised Irish creators in different fields for helping it to reach the figure.
Cormac Keenan, head of trust and safety at TikTok, said: "Our vibrant community of 2 million people across Ireland is made up of book lovers, foodies, families, musicians, comedians, artists and so much more, who come to TikTok to discover, share their stories, inspire creativity and spread joy.
"It has been a privilege to see how TikTok has embedded itself into Irish culture over the past five years, and I want to say a big thank you to the incredible community of creators in Ireland who have helped us reach this incredible milestone by bringing their warmth, talents and authenticity to TikTok every day."
TikTok controversy
The company has been accused of sharing users' personal data with Chinese government agencies.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned Government departments not to use the app on work devices.
On Monday, TikTok was granted permission by the High Court to challenge the Data Protection Commission (DPC) decision to fine it €345 million for failing to protect children’s privacy on its social media site.
TikTok's action is against the decision to impose the fine following an investigation into the social media platform over how some of its privacy settings and features complied with obligations under the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The platform was fined after the DPC initiated an investigation in September 2021 into certain processing of personal data of persons under the age of 18 years carried out by TikTok.
The DPC also looked into the technical and organisational measures in the form of age verification steps for people under 13 years of age in relation to the processing of personal data on the platform, and if such measures complied with Ireland's obligations under GDPR.
By James Cox
Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website Beat102103.com.
