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TikTok reportedly pushes back the date of its shopping platform in the U.S.

Merchants are reportedly hesitant as app’s future in U.S. is cloudy.

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How the RESTRICT Act could block access to TikTok and other platforms

As the RESTRICT Act makes its way in the Congress, TikTok users are worried of what could happen next. Here's how the TikTok ban might play out.

TechRadar

Why is TikTok being targeted by the RESTRICT Act?

The new bill seems to be the US government's best shot to finally ban TikTok for all Americans. But, how did we get here?

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Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms

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TikTok has some worrying security flaws that could leave your activity open to anyone

A threat actor could have stolen sensitive data from vulnerable devices thanks to a flaw in the TikTok app.

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Why TikTok users should be concerned about the RESTRICT Act

An outright TikTok ban has never looked so possible, with the new proposed Bill seeking to mitigate the block's legal challenges.

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Australian government resists blanket WeChat ban despite restrictions by multiple departments

Several federal departments already banning Chinese communications app after decision on TikTok in early April

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The potential consequences of making TikTok illegal in the US

Americans have way more to lose than some short video clips. Here's what's at stake if a TikTok ban is finally be enforced.

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Montana gov seeks to expand TikTok ban to other social apps

Montana’s governor is asking lawmakers to expand the state’s proposed TikTok ban to more social media companies that provide certain data to foreign adversaries

The Independent UK

Why a TikTok VPN may not be a viable option if the RESTRICT Act becomes law

The broad language of the RESTRICT Act is raising concerns around the legality of using a VPN service to keep accessing the app.

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TikTok to be banned from public service devices over security concerns

Following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre, it has been advised that TikTok should be removed from official Government and public sector devices

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TikTok to be removed from public sector devices due to security concerns

Following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre, it has been advised that TikTok should be removed from official Government and public sector devices

Irish Mirror

Calls to broaden laws cracking down on TikTok

A committee looking into foreign interference has heard any laws cracking down on social media apps need to be broader than addressing concerns about TikTok.

The New Daily

TikTok data collection could reveal what floor a user is on, cybersecurity firm says

Australian-US company Internet 2.0 says social media app now seeks users’ altitude information, according to source code

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TikTok must divest itself of Chinese ownership or face ban, FCC commissioner tells Australian inquiry

Company accused of ‘gaslighting’ public on surveillance concerns during Senate inquiry into foreign influence through social media

The New Daily

Risks posed by foreign interference to be examined

The risk posed to Australia's democracy and social cohesion by foreign interference through social media platforms will be examined at a parliamentary hearing.

Roll Call

Republicans seek ban on members’ TikTok use - Roll Call

House and Senate Republicans are calling for an end to members’ use of the controversial TikTok video app for “official communications.”

WEKU

Montana becomes 1st state to approve a full ban of TikTok

Montana's bill goes farther than bans in nearly half of the states that target devices on state-issued devices. Instead, Montana's legislation makes it illegal for anyone to download TikTok.

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The Independent UK

Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban social media app TikTok

Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state

The Conversation

Australia needs a robust cybersecurity overhaul – not whack-a-mole bans on apps like TikTok

Australia has joined other countries in announcing a ban on the use of TikTok on government devices, with some states and territories following suit. The rationale was based on security fears and, in particular, the risk the platform will be used for foreign interference operations by China.

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TikTok can still access data from Australian government devices via app on personal phones, academic warns

Data sharing between platforms could limit effectiveness of social media app’s ban from government devices

TechRadar

Exclusive: Most people are put off by TikTok's personal data gathering

Many people would be "very nervous" to learn TikTok was harvesting sensitive data from their mobile phones.

The Guardian - UK

As the west tries to limit TikTok’s reach, what about China’s other apps?

With government concerns over national security growing, Beijing’s influence over platforms such as WeChat and Shein could come under scrutiny

Fortune

The problem with threatening to ban TikTok

Experts say the U.S. doesn't have the infrastructure to block and no attempts at it would be bulletproof.

TechRadar

If TikTok is spyware, then what about Chinese IoT?

Is TikTok just the tip of the iceberg? Why businesses need to consider cybersecurity beyond the social media giant.

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