RedNote is based in China, which makes the app vulnerable to potential data and censorship requests.

Summary

Many Americans are migrating to RedNote, a Chinese-owned app based in China, raising significant privacy and security concerns.

Experts warn that RedNote, based in China, is subject to Chinese laws, including the Personal Information Protection Law and Data Security Law, which grant the government rights to request data and cooperation with intelligence operations.

Enforcement of these laws is often opaque. Analysts highlight risks of data collection, algorithm manipulation, and censorship on RedNote.

Critics argue the U.S. lacks comprehensive privacy laws, driving users to platforms like RedNote that may pose even greater risks than TikTok.

  • dx1@lemmy.world
    11·
    6 hours ago

    You’re moving the goalposts. Claim was “Chinese owned”. It is not, it’s a privately held company - here’s a list of investors making up about 20% of the institutional investor ownership:

    • BlackRock
    • General Atlantic
    • Susquehanna International
    • Bank of China
    • Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
    • Tiger Global Management
    • Hillhouse Capital Group
    • Primavera Capital Group
    • Sequoia Capital China
    • SoftBank Group

    Then the founders and the employees each hold about 20% ownership.