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Governments Crack Down on TikTok and Social Media Apps

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.

via PBS NewsHour|

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UK Government Bans TikTok Over Security Concerns

The UK government has banned TikTok on government phones due to security concerns over user data potentially ending up in the hands of the Chinese government. Other Western countries, including the US, Canada, Belgium, and the European Commission, have already banned the app from official devices. TikTok said it was disappointed with the decision and had already begun taking steps to further protect European user data. The ban does not include personal devices of government employees or ministers, and there would be limited exemptions where TikTok was required on government devices for work purposes.

via Reuters UK|

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