1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In a move that bucks the entire industry trend, TikTok has confirmed it will not implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages on its platform — arguing that E2EE would make users less safe. We break down what's really going on: the child safety argument, the privacy counterargument, the geopolitical questions surrounding ByteDance, and what it all means for TikTok's 1 billion+ users. If you use TikTok, this episode is essential listening. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/03/09/tiktok-says-no-to-end-to-end-encryption-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/ Shared Security https://sharedsecurity.net <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40350560/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199351755