I really like that TikTok not only has its typical terms of use and privacy policy but it takes it a step further and incorporates a community guideline which I really appreciated. Maybe other platforms offer this too and I just didn’t realize it? I am also curious based off of the information shared by Alec, I am wondering if TikTok has ever been used to exploit other people? It definitely goes against their community guidelines.
TikTok States in its introduction of the Community Guidelines,
“Our Community Guidelines establish a set of norms and common code of conduct that provide for a safe and welcoming space for everyone. At TikTok, we prioritize safety, diversity, inclusion, and authenticity.”
Topics Covered in this guideline are:
- Introduction
- Minor Safety – Sexual exploration of minors, grooming behavior, nudity and sexual activity involving minors, harmful activities by minors, physical and psychological harm of minors, crimes against children
- Dangerous acts and challenges
- Suicide, self-harm, and disordered eating
- Adult nudity and sexual activities– Sexual exploitation, Nudity and sexual activity involving adults
- Bullying and harassment – Abusive behavior, Sexual harassment, Threats of hacking, doxxing, and blackmail
- Hateful behavior– Hateful ideology, Attacks and slurs on the basis of protected attributes:
- Race
- Ethnicity
- National origin
- Religion
- Caste
- Sexual orientation
- Sex
- Gender
- Gender identity
- Serious disease
- Disability
- Immigration status
- Violent extremism– Threats and incitement to violence, Violent extremist organizations and individuals
- Integrity and authenticity– Spam and fake engagement, Impersonation, Harmful misinformation,
- Illegal activities and regulated goods– Criminal activities, Weapons, Drugs, controlled substances, alcohol, and tobacco, Frauds and scams, Gambling, Privacy, personal data, and personally identifiable information (PII)
- Violent and graphic content
- Copyright and trademark infringement
- Platform security
- Ineligible for the For You Feed
