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UK banning TikTok on official devices

The UK government will ban TikTok on official devices.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

TikTok facing total ban in the US if it is not sold

TikTok says divestment will not help national security concerns

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

U.S. tells TikTok owners to sell app or face a ban

The video app needs to be sold to protect U.S. user data, the Biden administration told the company.

Axios · Mar 16, 2023

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US threatens to ban TikTok unless Chinese owners divest

Move is latest escalation by lawmakers over fears user data could be passed on to China’s government

The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2023

The Biden administration demands that TikTok be sold, or risk a nationwide ban

TikTok officials say they are "disappointed in the outcome," but will remain focused on implementing a plan to keep the data of Americans safe.

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

TikTok considers splitting from ByteDance if deal with US fails

TikTok’s leadership is discussing the possibility of separating from ByteDance Ltd., its Chinese parent company, to help address concerns about national security risks.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

Is This TikTok’s Huawei Moment?

As bans of the video app pile up around the world, the question is how far the U.S.—and its allies—will go.

Foreign Policy · Mar 14, 2023

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TikTok bans: what the evidence says about security and privacy concerns

The UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak, recently hinted that he may ban the social media application TikTok from devices used by government employees.

The Conversation · Mar 14, 2023

FBI says TikTok ‘screams’ security concern as platform announces plan to avoid UK ban

The FBI has flagged TikTok as a security risk amid an announcement designed to improve the privacy of European users

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Josh Hawley warns that China can access Americans’ data through TikTok as he seeks to ban popular app

The Missouri senator and critic of big tech has long called for a ban on the app in the US

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

TikTok unveils European data security plan amid calls for US ban

Move comes as White House backs bill that could give it power to ban Chinese-owned app nationwide

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Senator's TikTok whistleblower alleges data abuses

Sen. Josh Hawley has spoken to a TikTok whistleblower, who charges the firm's data protections are weaker than claimed.

Axios · Mar 8, 2023

The political realities that make a national TikTok ban tricky

More than 20 U.S. states have banned state employees from using TikTok on government-issued devices and a number of U.S. universities have barred it from their WiFi networks.

Axios · Mar 6, 2023

TikTok bans 'haphazard and inconsistent', as departments make own rules on banning app

TikTok has been banned from government devices in most federal departments and agencies, but a number still permit it, as the home affairs minister decides against an outright ban.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

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Fortune · Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to the TikTok ban debate, hypocrisy abounds

U.S. tech services are also a threat to foreigners’ data—and China bans many apps.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Will Joe Biden ban TikTok?

Bill with bipartisan support has a chance of making it to Biden’s desk

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023

TikTok to Develop Parental Control Tool to Block Certain Videos

TikTok said on Wednesday it is developing a tool that will allow parents to prevent their teens from viewing content containing certain words or hashtags on the short-form video app, as the embattled company looks to shore up its public image. TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, is facing…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 1, 2023

EU Parliament bans staff from using TikTok on work phones

The European Parliament has told staff to purge TikTok from devices used for work because of data protection concerns, after similar moves by the EU's main governing bodies last week. The move follows scores of countries worldwide that have restricted use of the social media app.

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ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

The US is considering a nationwide TikTok ban over Chinese spying concerns. Could Australia follow suit?

Multiple governments have already pursued similar bans, citing espionage fears. Could Australia be next?

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Why TikTok is already banned for some people

The White House is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days to delete popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices amid growing concerns about security

Salon · Feb 28, 2023

Hey Congress: You can't ban TikTok

Does anybody in D.C. understand that the government doesn't control the internet? There are no good answers

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2023

W.House Gives Federal Agencies 30 Days to Enforce TikTok Ban

The White House on Monday gave federal agencies 30 days to purge Chinese-owned video-snippet sharing app TikTok from all government-issued devices, setting a deadline to comply with a ban ordered by the US Congress. Office of Management and Budget director Shalanda Young in a memorandum called on government agencies within…

Foreign Policy · Feb 23, 2023

Why the U.S. Should Not Ban TikTok

The ban would hurt Americans—and there are better ways to protect their data.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

EU Commission Bans TikTok on Staff Phones

The European Commission has banned Chinese short video-sharing app TikTok from its employees' corporate phones for cybersecurity reasons, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Thursday, the first EU institution to do so. Owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, Tiktok is under scrutiny from governments and regulators because of concerns that…

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2023

European Commission bans staff using TikTok on work devices over security fears

Parent company, ByteDance, says action is ‘misguided’ and has contacted commission to ‘set the record straight’

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