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The Latest Breaking News from the National Cyber Security Centre

Scottish Parliament 'strongly advises' MSPs and staff to delete TikTok

In an email to all parliamentary staff and MSPs, a senior IT official at Holyrood urged them to remove the app.

Daily Record

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok over security fears

Concerns have been raised about the security of the app.

The Independent UK

TikTok banned from phones of people who work for the Welsh Government

The decision has been made after a review by the National Cyber Security Centre failed to rule out that sensitive data held on official phones

Wales Online

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Why has the UK government banned TikTok?

The UK government has officially banned the TikTok app from devices across government due to national security concerns. Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, confirmed the decision during an address in House of Commons on Thursday. Dowden's speech followed days of speculation that the UK would follow the…

IT Pro

Science Secretary ‘confident’ data laws mean public can continue to use TikTok

TikTok has been banned on federal government devices in the US.

The Independent UK

UK has not ruled out a full ban on TikTok, minister says

Decision will be based on ‘risks’ and ‘threats’ posed by Chinese-owned app

The Independent UK

UK government minister doesn't rule out TikTok ban over security fears

Tom Tugendhat confirmed that he is waiting for a review from the National Cyber Security Centre after concerns were raised about TikTok's links to China

Manchester Evening News

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TikTok fans slam plans to ban app

The Chinese-owned app could be banned over safety fears

Bristol Post

Security minister Tom Tugendhat does not rule out full TikTok ban

Cyber experts investigating whether millions of Britons are being spied on by China through Apps on their phone

Evening Standard

Security minister does not rule out UK ban on TikTok over security fears

Tom Tugendhat has said he is awaiting a review from the National Cyber Security Centre before making a decision about TikTok

Chronicle Live

Full ban on TikTok in UK over security fears could still be on the cards

Security minister Tom Tugendhat has not ruled out a full ban

Wales Online

Security minister does not rule out full TikTok ban as he orders cyber review

Tom Tugendhat said he is awaiting a review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the ‘hugely important question’.

The Independent UK

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