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Scottish Government bans TikTok from staff phones – as Westminster blocks it outright

THE Scottish Government has banned the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its official devices, as the UK parliament moves to block it from…

The National (Scotland)

Who is Shou Zi Chew? TikTok CEO thanks Trump for halting app ban

As Mr Chew becomes one of the most recognisable figures among tech CEOs, many are curious about his journey

Evening Standard

British Parliament Blocks TikTok over Security Concerns

Britain's parliament will block TikTok on all devices on its network following a similar ban on government devices, becoming the latest Western institution to bar the Chinese-owned video app over security concerns. "Following the government's decision to ban TikTok from government devices, the commissions of both the House of Commons…

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TikTok to be blocked from ‘all parliamentary devices and the wider parliamentary network’

Parliament is blocking TikTok from its devices and networks in the latest ban imposed on the Chinese-owned social media app over security concerns.

Evening Standard

The TikTok ban just got closer – here's what the new US law means and what happens next

TikTok now faces the very real prospect of being banned in the US, unless its owner sells the app. Here's what happens next.

TechRadar

Scottish Government bans TikTok from official devices amid security concerns

Politicians will also not be allowed to have the app on any official devices.

Daily Record

British parliament blocks TikTok over security concerns

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Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.

The Independent UK

TikTok ban: UK parliament and Scottish government block app amid alarm over security

Blocks announced during hearings in US Congress over potential total ban on app

The Independent UK

Watch live: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress

Watch live from Washington as TikTok's CEO testifies before the US house of representatives energy and commerce committee.

The Independent UK

Lawmakers urge TikTok ban in hearing with app's CEO

Shou Zi Chew will be grilled by members of Congress as pressure mounts on TikTok's owners.

Axios

TikTok Is Too Popular To Ban

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Reason

China: the rise of TikTok sister app Douyin as a powerful consumer tool

Chinese people are increasingly using TikTok’s sister app as a way to complain about products and are finding it a powerful asset.

The Conversation

Lawmakers reject CEO's assurance TikTok is autonomous from China - Roll Call

House lawmakers voiced disbelief Thursday as TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew tried to reassure them the app has no link to China's ruling party.

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The Conversation

Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media app and reports that the Biden administration is pushing for the company’s sale.

The Independent UK

TikTok ban: App boss launches last attempt to convince politicians not to block it

More and more US politicians are suggesting app should be entirely blocked in the country

Reuters

TikTok attacked for China ties as US lawmakers push for ban

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday battered TikTok's CEO about potential Chinese influence over the platform and said its short videos were damaging children's mental health, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the app's power over Americans.

Dublin Live

TikTok could be banned on Irish politicians' phones over security fears

The social media app is already extremely popular with some politicians as they attempt to connect with the younger generations

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The Guardian - US

TikTok CEO grilled for over five hours on China, drugs and teen mental health

Shou Zi Chew attempts to play down concerns over data and privacy as lawmakers call for ban on Chinese-owned app

The Independent UK

TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears

The CEO of TikTok will make a high-profile appearance Thursday before a U.S. Congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned

Reuters

TikTok creators, some U.S. Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app

TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans.

WEKU

The U.S. is threatening to ban TikTok? Good luck

TikTok is on trial as U.S. authorities consider a ban. There's just one problem: it's not only an app for silly videos anymore, it is now entwined with our culture.

Tribune News Service

TikTok’s CEO is set to enter a Washington fight he can’t win

TikTok’s ownership by a Chinese company, and the national security risk that could pose to the viral video app’s users, have drawn most of the attention ahead of the CEO’s testimony to Congress. But Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew is prepared for a variety of questions, including about kids’ mental…

The Independent UK

Watch as TikTok influencers rally against potential US ban at US Capitol

Watch as TikTok influencers push back against a proposed US government ban on the social media app.

Roll Call

TikTok CEO to face skeptical lawmakers in testimony Thursday - Roll Call

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will have a tough task persuading lawmakers to soften their stance to the app at a Thursday hearing.

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