UK government bans TikTok on government devices

The UK government has announced it is banning TikTok on government devices in the UK, this follows other governments like the US and EU and others for national security concerns regarding the application.

This means that all devices on which anyone works for government departments will not be able to use the TikTok app, you can see the official statement below.

Given the potentially sensitive nature of information stored on government devices, government policy on the management of third-party apps will be strengthened and a precautionary ban of TikTok on government devices is being introduced. < /p>

Currently, the use of TikTok in government is limited and government staff have little need to use the app on work devices.

The move is in line with similar restrictions introduced by key international partners, including the US and Canadian governments, and the European Commission.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, said:

Security of sensitive government information must come first, which is why we are banning this app from government devices today. Use of other data mining apps will be monitored.

Restricting the use of TikTok on government devices is a prudent and proportionate measure following the advice of our cybersecurity experts.

You can find more details about the UK government's TikTok ban on the government's website at the link below.

Source British Government

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