TikTok announced the formation of TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC to transfer majority ownership to U.S. investors while ByteDance retains a 19.9% stake to comply with the September 2025 Executive Order. The venture will secure U.S. user data and the recommendation algorithm on Oracle’s U.S. cloud, implement NIST, ISO 27001 and CISA-aligned safeguards, and undergo third-party cybersecurity audits, extending protections to CapCut and Lemon8. #TikTok #ByteDance
Keypoints
- TikTok formed TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC to comply with President Trump’s September 2025 Executive Order.
- ByteDance will retain a 19.9% minority stake while majority ownership shifts to American investors.
- U.S. user data and TikTok’s recommendation algorithm will be hosted and secured in Oracle’s U.S. cloud environment.
- The joint venture will adhere to NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and CISA requirements and be audited by third-party cybersecurity experts.
- Safeguards will extend to TikTok’s U.S. apps including CapCut and Lemon8, preserving access for over 200 million American users and 7.5 million businesses.
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