Description
TikTok is a video-focused social networking mobile app and service. Users share short entertaining or informational videos.
Current known uses in the sector
- TikTok can be used in Citizenship Preparation, Community Connections, Employment-related, Information and Orientation, Library Settlement Partnership, Settlement Workers in Schools, Pre-Arrival to create engaging video/visual information for Newcomers.
Video overview
Pricing
TikTok is free.
Ease of use & Accessibility
Easy to create account and use. According to TikTok, they continue efforts to make their site and services accessible.
Mobile friendly
TikTok is made for mobile, but can be accessed through its website as well.
Privacy/security features, including data security and message encryption
TikTok has a specific Privacy Policy for Younger Users and a general Privacy Policy which includes statements about security as well.
Common Sense Media has a Privacy Evaluation for TikTok.
Multilingual capabilities
You can change the language displayed in the TikTok app.
Additional resources