Governments Crack Down on TikTok and Social Media Apps
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France has banned the use of "recreational" apps, including TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, on government employees' phones due to concerns about insufficient data security measures. The ban will be monitored by France's cybersecurity agency and will also include Netflix, gaming apps like Candy Crush, and dating apps. Exceptions will be allowed for professional purposes, and the ban follows similar restrictions on TikTok in other democratic countries amid fears about the app's Chinese connections.
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