TikTok to be banned on UK government phones

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Chinese-owned social media app TikTok is set to be banned on phones and other devices used by government ministers and civil servants on security grounds.

Published 3 months ago · London, United Kingdom

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Times of India

'UK to ban TikTok on government phones'

UK News: TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny due to fears that user data from the app owned by Beijing-based company ByteDance could end up in the hands

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

TikTok: UK ministers banned from using Chinese-owned app on government phones

Ministers fear sensitive data is at risk - but TikTok denies handing information to Chinese government.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

UK Bans TikTok on Govt Devices Fearing Abuse of User Data by China

The UK on Thursday announced a security ban on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on government devices. Western authorities have been taking a firm approach to the app due to fears that user data could be abused by Chinese officials.

3 months ago·India

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The Guardian

UK expected to ban TikTok from government mobile phones

Ban on Chinese owned video-sharing app marks U-turn from previous relaxed position

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

UK bans TikTok on government phones over security concerns

Britain said on Thursday it would ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows other Western countries in barring the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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