Eric Han

Eric Han is a seasoned professional in trust and safety roles who served as TikTok's U.S. head of trust and safety before departing in May 2023. Here's a detailed overview of his professional background:

Professional Experience:

• Worked in trust and safety positions since 2009, beginning as a legal assistant at Google1
• Spent three years overseeing content moderation at Twitter
• Worked two years managing safety at Uber
• Joined TikTok in 2019, when the platform had 381 million annual users1

Role at TikTok: Han led TikTok's U.S. trust and safety operations, with significant achievements including:

• Curbing the spread of dangerous content like videos about eating disorders and conversion therapy
• Preventing paid political messages during the 2022 midterm elections
• Helping TikTok grow to 1.46 billion annual users1

Departure Context: In December 2022, Han was promoted to head of trust and safety for the U.S. Data Security team (USDS), a role he reportedly considered a "poison chalice".23 His departure came amid increasing pressure on TikTok from U.S. legislators concerned about data privacy and national security.12

Final Position:

• Head of Trust and Safety for TikTok's U.S. Data Security team
• Responsible for compliance, safety strategies, and content moderation for U.S. user data1

Han left TikTok on May 12, 2023, with Andy Bonillo taking over his responsibilities in an interim capacity.1