TikTok has grown leaps and bounds since the app launched worldwide. But the platform has been accused of several privacy breaches in the last few years.
If the reports about TikTok’s data-handling practices concern you, you can request to download a copy of all the data it has collected. Here's how...
How to Download Your TikTok Data
Below is a step-by-step guide to downloading your TikTok data.
- Sign into your TikTok account.
- Go to your profile.
- Tap the horizontal or vertical ellipsis in the top right-hand corner to open settings.
- Tap Privacy.
- Select Personalization and data.
- Choose Download your data.
- Pick the format you want to download the file in; TXT for an easy-to-read text file or JSON for a file you can import elsewhere.
You’ll have to wait a few days for TikTok to process your data. Once your file is ready, it will be available to download for up to four days.
What does this data package include? Here's what you can expect to see in your report:
- Your profile info: All your profile information, including your username, profile photo, bio, email address, and phone number.
- Your activity: Includes all videos, comment history, chat history, likes, and more.
- Your App Settings: Includes your privacy, notification, and language settings.
This article goes into more depth about whether or not TikTok is dangerous to your privacy and security.
Is Your Privacy at Risk on TikTok?
The TikTok app is fun to use. But if you’re concerned about your privacy, you’re better off staying away from the platform.
If you decide to stick with it, though, there are ways you can make your account more secure. Keeping your software up-to-date, unlinking your Instagram and YouTube accounts, and using stronger passwords will all help.
Downloading your TikTok data to find out what the app already knows about you is an equally-vital step to locking down your account security.
