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You’ve probably heard lots of bad stuff about the popular social media app, so why is TikTok dangerous for your privacy?

TikTok has been at the forefront of countless rumors of privacy violations and security issues. It was banned in India, and by the US Army and Navy with accusations of national security threats.

But what about using it as an individual? Is TikTok dangerous for people who value privacy and security? Here are a few reasons why TikTok is bad.

Why Is TikTok Dangerous?

So, what is TikTok? It is a free app and social media platform that allows users to share short videos ranging anywhere from 15 to 60 seconds. Similar to most proprietary social media networks, TikTok collects user data and information.

Sure, it’s easy to accept some level of violation when using free services. However, TikTok is often accused of taking things too far, posing serious security and privacy risks to its users. That led both private companies and US government departments to ban their employees from installing and using the app on their work devices.

And Amazon was one of the first companies ersonal Privacy and Securityto issue the ban to workers, although they soon retracted their decision. But the financial services company, Wells Fargo, didn’t.

What Are the Dangers of TikTok?

Two questions remain: What are the dangers of TikTok for the average user, and why is TikTok (potentially) bad?

1. Tik Tok Collects a Lot of Data

Let’s dig in and find out. This might not bother you very much unless you’re a privacy enthusiast. Yet TikTok’s pursuit of data collection doesn’t stop at gathering your preferences by tracking what type of content you like and share on the app. In its privacy policy, TikTok states that it collects “information you provide in the context of composing, sending, or receiving messages.” Focusing on the use of the word “composing,” TikTok doesn’t just collate data and messages you share using the app, but content you created or wrote but didn’t share. TikTok also takes advantage of every access permission you give it, collecting information about your phone’s model, screen resolution, current OS, phone number, email address, location, and even contact list. What is TikTok but a data collection platform?

What is Valentine’s Day?

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News included fertility rites and the pairing off of women with men by lottery. At the end of the 5th century, Pope Gelasius I forbid the celebration of Lupercalia and is sometimes

Valentine’s Day, but the true origin of the holiday is vague at best. Valentine’s Day did not come to be celebrated as a day of romance until about the 14th century.

Raza Mirani and began with remarks by Haroon Khan. A multitude of speakers were in attendance including addresses by MLA’s George Heyman and George Chow, a talk by Constable Shiraaz Hanif who spoke on safety and engagement, and a Very Special Presentation and Reading of the City of Vancouver Proclamation by our dear friend and Deputy Mayor of Vancouver: Sarah Kirby-Yung. Our Muslim Community was represented by engaging speakers beginning with our own Ihsan Malik, of Pakistan Canada Association. An electric and emphatic speech by Muslim Association of Canada President: Fouad Abassi Kind words by Armaan Kassam of Ismaili Council of BC, Imam Ibrahim Al Haj, Shaikh Lakhani and Imam Fazil along with spoken word poetry by our Sister who spoke with compassion and bravery. Representatives of our interfaith community including. Our old friend and interfaith ally Rabbi Philip Bregman, Speaking verses of the Quran and Bible: Catholic Bishop Joel Dooley, Fiery passion by teacher and activist, the inimitable Annie Ohana, G. Saini of the Sikh community, and words and wisdom by our friend and compatriot Udo Erasmus. Our Keynote Speaker for the Sunday Anniversary event was the MP for VancouverGranville Taleeb Noormohamed who spoke eloquently about the tragic Anniversary, the past, present and future of where we are headed as a community and how we can move forward as a diverse, dynamic and compassionate nation. We concluded with a beautiful prayer service and Dua conducted by Maulana Ahmed Sarfraz, Imam of Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver. By: Haroon Khan, PCA

2. TikTok’s Littered With Security Vulnerabilities

Over the past few years, security researchers found multiple security vulnerabilities within the app. And since TikTok has access to a lot of personal information, it became the favorite route for many hackers. One way hackers take advantage of TikTok is by sending users a text message that allows them to access their accounts.

3. Who Else Uses Data From TikTok?

TikTok is a video—and sometimes audio— sharing platform. That means, even if TikTok and ByteDance aren’t pulling user data, others can.

Miracle’s Readers Awareness:

Nowadays in our community, some ill-intentioned people are uploading despicable videos on Tik Tok where they upload screenshots with despicable comments included in voice-overs.

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Long-Term Repercussions of TikTok Be Careful What You Share on TikTok

When it comes to privacy and security, TikTok is transparent with what data it collects. Still, when using an app or service, remember that privacy policies and security regulations could change at any moment, leaving your data exposed and your device vulnerable. You should avoid over-trusting and over-sharing with apps that don’t value security and privacy from the get-go.

Source: makeuseof.com Apr 15, 2022

Although there were several Christian martyrs named Valentine, the day may have taken its name from a priest who was martyred about 270 CE by the emperor Claudius II Gothicus. According to legend, the priest signed a letter “from your Valentine” to his jailer’s daughter, whom he had befriended and, by some accounts, healed from blindness. Other accounts hold that it was St.

Unfortunately, their friends proudly share these clips on social media. Such actions show the toxicity and immaturity of those creating and distibuting the content and lead to a waste of time for others who make effort to shut the negativity down.

Unfortuantely, these culprits are addicted to creating such content and uploading it on Tik Tok or other social media. Members of the Canadian Muslim Media Club(CMMC) have been vigilant and have been exposing them through their platform. We also advise the community to keep on eyes such people, who are causing damage to the community. Thanks for your cooperation.

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February 10 ,2023

First Annual death anniversary & Quran Khawani for Maulana A.l.Naumani held in Fiji Centre, Surrey

On January 28, Fiji Islamic Society of Canada(FISC), the management committee arranged an event at Fiji Islamic Centre to remember Maulana Naumani at the occasion of his first death anniversary. After Quran Khawani, President Aseem Akhtar Khan summarized his emotional feelings describing the time he spent with Maulana Naumani for more than 25 years. Hafiz and Qari Moiz Khan recited the Holy Quran, then Br, Saad And Abdul Rasool Salis presented beautiful Naats. Friends of Maulana Naumani, Br, Iqbal Cheema and Naseer Pirzada were invited at the head table at the Quran Khawani .Mr. A.Khan introduced the guest speaker imam SheikhSadique Pathan(from Alberta). Shaykh Sadique expressed his meetings with Maulana Naumani in detail and made Duaa at the end.

World renowned Qari, Sheikh Mishary Alafasy stops by in Surrey during a historical tour of Canada

On January 27, Penny Appeal Canada, a renowned charitable organization, in collaboration with the BC Muslim association, arranged a beautiful evening with renowned Qari Shk. Mishary Alafasy at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. The event was sold out as over 1000+ Muslims gathered to listen to Sheikh Mishary recite Quran and Nasheeds in his beautiful God gifted voice. The event was MCed by Br. Fawad Kalsi who expressed his excitement and gratefulness for being able to witness this historic event. The event featured nasheeds by nasheed artist Siedd and speeches by the CEO of Penny Appeal Canada Talha Ahmed and BCMA Executive Fadi Kanafani. At the event, the organization also raised funds for their “Cold Days, Warm Hearts” for those in need during the winter season.

A grand opening of a very uniquely styled Restaurant “ PINDI DhABA” at Surrey Central

On Jan 20, Miracle Media paid the heartiest congratulations to Brother Qasim Mehmood for the grand opening of a very uniquely styled Restaurant “ PIN-

DI DHABA “ at Surrey Central. Many community members enjoyed the unique take on street food and their tasty Tea which reminds of the traditional Tea of Pakistan’s roadside restaurants (Dhaba).

May Almighty Allah give barakah in his business (Ameen)

Vancouver Canada expresses solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir

On February 5, Kashmir Day, A Ptotest held infront of Indian Visa office at Scott raod Surrey. The people of Vancouver Canada expresses solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmeir, and condemns the continued brutal use of force by the Indian Occupied Forces- demanding the restoration of the autonomous status of kashmir , and an end to the continuous killing of the kashmiri youth under the grab of search operations, and an early release of Yasin

Malik who has been the right spokesperson of the Kashmiries. The Forum also demands the free and impartial right to plebiscite be granted to kashmiris as promised as agreed to b all stakes holders in the UN Resolutions over seven decades ago. At the end of protest te Memorandom of Protest has been posted at Indian Visa office Surrey. Mr. Amin Khan and many community members expressed their feelings and shown solidarity with the Kashmiries.

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