TikTok collects and shares their users’ personal data with unknown third parties more than any other social media app, according to new research. According to a new study released last month by mobile marketing firm URL genius, both TikTok and YouTube track the most user among social media apps. However, while YouTube, which is owned by Google, collects users’ personal data primarily for its own purposes, TikTok, which is owned by China-based tech giant ByteDance, allows mostly third-party trackers to collect user data. With third-party trackers, it is basically impossible for users to know who is tracking their data and what information is being collected. All personal information, including content being viewed and posted, time spent on each post, location data, and any other personal information shared on the apps, is accessible to the unknown third parties. The study also pointed out that TikTok’s third-party tracker can still track users’ activities on …