Published 1 year ago

BBC asks staff to delete TikTok from mobile phones over privacy and security concerns

Summary by WION

BBC, the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom, reportedly urged its staff members to delete the Chinese-own app TikTok from corporate mobile phones. UK-based media outlets reported that BBC staff received guidance on Sunday, which read: "We don't recommend installing TikTok on a BBC corporate device unless there is a justified business reason. If you do not need TikTok for business reasons, TikTok should be deleted."

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BBC News

BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company mobile phones

Move comes after UK government bans app on government devices over fears of data being accessed by Chinese state

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

The app, owned by Chinese internet company ByteDance, has beens banned on Government phones amid fears of sensitive data being accessed.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

The BBC has urged staff to delete TikTok from any corporate devices unless they are using it for editorial and marketing reasons.

1 year ago·Ireland

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New York Post

BBC tells employees to delete TikTok from work phones: report

The BBC is pressing its staffers to scrub TikTok from any work devices amid allegations that the Chinese company that owns the app has been spying on journalists.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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