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TikTok's parent company gives the first look at its corporate structure in 3 years

A new chart maps out ByteDance's complex family of global subsidiaries.

Fortune

TikTok ban explained — everything you need to know

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill making it illegal for TikTok to operate unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells its interest. While President Biden has indicated he'd sign the bill, it still needs to pass through Congress. Here's everything you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Monday briefing: How TikTok became the centre of a geopolitical cybersecurity row

In today’s newsletter: The UK government plans to ban the app on official devices to prevent potential spying – but there’s more to the move than that

The Guardian - UK

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US probes TikTok Chinese owner for possible spying on reporters

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating whether the Chinese owner of TikTok has been conducting improper surveillance on American citizens and journalists in particular, as the company deals with significant opposition in its efforts to continue operating the popular video-sharing app in the U.S.

Tribune News Service

TikTok ban being considered on WA government devices as authorities scramble to deal with perceived China surveillance threat

The WA government will wait for Commonwealth advice before making a decision on potentially banning TikTok from its devices.

ABC News

TikTok being investigated by US Justice Department for SPYING on people

Daily Mirror

DOJ investigating TikTok parent company for surveilling Americans and tech journalists, report says

Company admitted last year employees inappropriately obtained US user data

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Why is TikTok banned from government phones – and should the rest of us be worried?

UK has removed app over concerns data can be monitored by Chinese state, but public remain vulnerable

The Guardian - UK

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

China is appealing to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk

The Independent UK

Why TikTok's Security Risks Keep Raising Fears

TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government, or push propaganda and misinformation on its behalf. China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the United States itself of spreading disinformation about TikTok's potential…

Asharq Al-Awsat

TikTok CEO says forced sale won't address U.S. security concerns as more nations announce bans

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's comments to the WSJ coincided with the U.K. and New Zealand announcing restrictions due to security concerns.

Axios

New Zealand to ban TikTok on parliamentary devices, as researchers warn Australian politicians of 'proven' ties to China's government

New Zealand is effectively banning Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from the phones of MPs over cybersecurity concerns.

ABC News

The Biden administration's threat to ban TikTok: Here's what you should know

Reports that the Biden administration is threatening to ban TikTok, the most downloaded and one of the most heavily used apps in the country, caused users to erupt in suspicion and indignation Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

The TikTok wars – why the US and China are feuding over the app

The US says the extremely popular video-sharing app ‘screams’ of national security concerns and considers a countrywide ban

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The Independent UK

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

China is accusing the U.S. of spreading disinformation amid reports the Biden administration is calling for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the company

Fortune

The U.S. is putting TikTok in an impossible position

Without details of outstanding U.S. concerns, its sale-or-ban demand smells like protectionism.

The New Daily

Immediate govt TikTok ban, UK joins growing security moves against China

The United Kingdom says it will ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows other countries.

Evening Standard

Is it game over for TikTok, as UK bans app on Government phones?

The short-form video site is facing battles on multiple fronts, and its continued existence is far from guaranteed, despite its success.

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The Guardian - UK

Will UK follow US in demanding TikTok be sold by its Chinese owner?

TikTok will be concerned Rishi Sunak will match each upward ratchet in pressure from his allies

Reason

CDC Inflated Data About Teen Girls and Sexual Assault

Plus: Lack of independence could cause childhood mental health issues, Biden follows Trump playbook on TikTok, and more...

France 24

Market rout pauses after Swiss bank Credit Suisse gets €51 billion lifeline

European markets have calmed down after Credit Suisse secured a lifeline of up to 50 billion Swiss francs from the country's central bank. The crisis is just the latest to hit the embattled lender, which has suffered a string of scandals and management issues. Jitters over the banking sector remain…

The Independent UK

UK banning TikTok on official devices

The UK government will ban TikTok on official devices.

The Independent UK

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

TikTok says divestment will not help national security concerns

Axios

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.

The Guardian - US

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

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