TikTok employees are reportedly being asked by US border patrol agents if they're part of the Chinese Communist Party

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US border patrol agents have interrogated more than 30 ByteDance and TikTok employees, per Forbes. They're being asked about ties to the CCP, and the security of American user data. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced similar questions during a hearing in January. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Advertisement US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have interrogated more than 30 ByteDance and TikTok employees traveling to the US from China, according to a report by Forbes. Employees are being asked a list of dedicated questions, including whether they have ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and what access ByteDance and TikTok have to American user data, Forbes reported, citing anonymous sources close to the matter. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .