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FBI says TikTok ‘screams’ security concern as platform announces plan to avoid UK ban

The FBI has flagged TikTok as a security risk amid an announcement designed to improve the privacy of European users

Evening Standard

TikTok down as thousands of users struggle to use it

Some TikTok users were receiving messages saying that the site “couldn’t load video”

Wales Online

Why is TikTok down as users report issues with the social media app?

TIKTOK users have reported issues with the popular social media app ...

The National (Scotland)

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Josh Hawley warns that China can access Americans’ data through TikTok as he seeks to ban popular app

The Missouri senator and critic of big tech has long called for a ban on the app in the US

The Independent UK

FBI director warns Senate of Chinese control over TikTok data

WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers Wednesday that TikTok is a tool within the control of the Chinese government, and the popular video-sharing application “screams out” with national security concerns and could be used to drive narratives that divide Americans.

Tribune News Service

TikTok renews push to ease fears over European data security

TikTok has unveiled new measures to protect European user data as it takes steps to head off further government bans on employees using the Chinese-owned video-sharing app on their work phones

The Independent UK

FBI director warns Senate of Chinese control over TikTok data - Roll Call

FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers Wednesday that TikTok is a tool within the control of the Chinese government.

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TikTok unveils European data security plan amid calls for US ban

Move comes as White House backs bill that could give it power to ban Chinese-owned app nationwide

The Guardian - UK

Biden administration endorses new TikTok bill, calls for swift passage

WASHINGTON — The White House endorsed a bipartisan bill that could give the president authority to ban or force a sale of TikTok, support that could hasten passage and break a deadlock over how to address privacy concerns around the popular Chinese-owned app.

Tribune News Service

White House backs bill to allow ban on Chinese-owned TikTok

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan claims bill addresses “technology-based threats” to Americans.

Al Jazeera

Biden administration backs new TikTok bill, wants swift passage

The White House endorsed a bipartisan bill that could give the president authority to ban or force a sale of TikTok, support that could hasten its passage and break a deadlock over how to handle privacy concerns around the the popular Chinese-owned app.

Tribune News Service

Canada's decision to ban TikTok from government devices is bad news for the NDP's election strategy

New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, the most prolific Canadian politician on TikTok with almost 900,000 followers, has deactivated his profile in a move that will undermine his party’s attempts to engage with young voters through social media.

The Conversation

TikTok to Allow Creators to Sell Collections of Long-Format Videos

Chinese short-video sharing app TikTok said on Tuesday it will allow some creators to produce collections of longer videos and charge their audience a premium for access, opening up a new channel of monetization for its users. Its new offering "Series" will allow eligible creators to put collections of up…

Asharq Al-Awsat

TikTok bans on Australian government-issued phones should be extended to other apps, experts say

Researchers say federal departments should not only focus on Chinese-owned TikTok, as other apps also collect a lot of user data

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Axios

The political realities that make a national TikTok ban tricky

More than 20 U.S. states have banned state employees from using TikTok on government-issued devices and a number of U.S. universities have barred it from their WiFi networks.

ABC News

TikTok bans 'haphazard and inconsistent', as departments make own rules on banning app

TikTok has been banned from government devices in most federal departments and agencies, but a number still permit it, as the home affairs minister decides against an outright ban.

Chronicle Live

Matt Hancock and other MPs still using TikTok despite security warnings

Governments around the world have banned the Chinese-owned social media app over spy concerns

Daily Mirror

At least nine MPs STILL using TikTok despite growing security warnings

Matt Hancock and Grant Shapps are among the MPs who use TikTok, which is a Chinese-owned social media app, despite governments around the world banning staff and the Parliament account being shut down

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Daily Record

TikTok to introduce 60-minute screen time limit for under-18s

TikTok is introducing a 60-minute screen time limit which will automatically apply to all accounts owned by under-18s.

France 24

TikTok: Crack for users, crackdown for governments

Germany is the latest in a slew of governments to ban TikTok from officials' devices over security fears. But the highly addictive video scroller remains incredibly successful in Western countries, along with several other Chinese apps. It's more evidence that China has edged into top spot when it comes to…

Reason

TikTok Admits It's as Clueless on Teens as the Rest of Us

A new 60-minute screen time warning on TikTok won’t stop kids from scrolling.

The Guardian - UK

‘Spy balloon in your phone’: growing calls to ban TikTok threaten its future

US legislation could block the social media app as fears of Chinese state surveillance increase

Daily Mirror

TikTok announces automatic daily limit for teens to help 'control' screen time

TikTok is clamping down on excessive usage by introducing a new automatic screen time lock for teens which can only be unlocked again with a passcode - it's due to roll out in the 'coming weeks'

Fortune

When it comes to the TikTok ban debate, hypocrisy abounds

U.S. tech services are also a threat to foreigners’ data—and China bans many apps.

The National (Scotland)

TikTok announces major change to affect under 18 users 'automatically' in weeks

TikTok has announced new well-being features for teens and families that will 'automatically' affect users within weeks.

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