TikTok Takes Steps to Address Data Security Concerns with New EU Data Center

TikTok has opened its first data center in Ireland as part of its efforts to comply with EU regulations. The move comes as the European Union tightens its grip on large online platforms with the Digital Services Act. TikTok plans to open two additional data centers in Europe, including one in Norway. The company is working with the NCC Group to ensure data controls and protections, and only approved employees can access the system. These data centers are part of TikTok's "Project Clover" initiative, which aims to localize the storage of European user data. Governments worldwide have been cracking down on TikTok due to concerns about its ties to China.