UK bans TikTok from official government devices
The move follows similar restrictions imposed by Canada, the European Union and the United States.
Elad Benari
The United Kingdom banned TikTok from official government devices on Thursday, adding to similar restrictions imposed by allies in Canada, the European Union and the United States, CNN reported.
The social media app is not widely used by UK officials, according to a government announcement, but the measure reflects concerns about TikTok's links to China through its parent company, ByteDance, and the possibility that the Chinese government could pressure the companies to hand over users' personal information.
"This is a proportionate move based on a specific risk with government devices," UK Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden was quoted as having told lawmakers. In a statement later on Thursday, TikTok expressed disappointment at the decision.
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The move follows similar restrictions imposed by Canada, the European Union and the United States.
Elad Benari
The United Kingdom banned TikTok from official government devices on Thursday, adding to similar restrictions imposed by allies in Canada, the European Union and the United States, CNN reported.
The social media app is not widely used by UK officials, according to a government announcement, but the measure reflects concerns about TikTok's links to China through its parent company, ByteDance, and the possibility that the Chinese government could pressure the companies to hand over users' personal information.
"This is a proportionate move based on a specific risk with government devices," UK Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden was quoted as having told lawmakers. In a statement later on Thursday, TikTok expressed disappointment at the decision.
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