Concerns about TikTok's data collection practices are being compared to the Trump administration's scrutiny of Huawei, according to Eva Dou, a technology policy expert.

Dou pointed out that although TikTok and Huawei are different, both companies are facing criticism for the large amounts of user data they collect, which has raised concerns within the U.S. security community.

Dou emphasized that the geopolitical landscape has changed, shifting from globalization to U.S.-China rivalry. This shift has increased worries in Washington as China narrows the technological gap with the United States, leading officials to reevaluate the implications of data security in this new environment.