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Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok will come into full view when the social media platform’s CEO testifies before Congressional lawmakers

The Independent UK

Why are governments cracking down on TikTok?

Countries have increased scrutiny over the use of TikTok citing, national security concerns.

Al Jazeera

TikTok CEO to tell Congress app is safe, urge against ban

TikTok’s CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the platform free from Chinese government influence

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TikTok issues new rules and standards in wake of controversy

Updated community guidelines have been published

Wales Online

Dutch gov't staff discouraged from apps such as TikTok

The Netherlands is moving to stop central government employees having apps including popular video sharing service TikTok installed on their work phones, amid concerns over data security

The Independent UK

TikTok users warned certain content will be taken down amid new rules crackdown

The new Community Guidelines will take effect on April 21

Irish Mirror

TikTok updates content rulebook as pressure from West builds

TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and users as it faces increasing pressure from Western authorities over concerns that material on the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be used to push false information

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Dutch bureaucrats told to remove TikTok from work phones

Dutch civil servants will soon no longer be allowed to use the Chinese-owned video app TikTok on their work phones, the Dutch Interior ministry said on Tuesday, following similar decisions by other European countries.

Reuters

China could be harvesting TikTok data, but much of the user information is already out in the open

The social media app TikTok has been a focus for concerns that the Chinese government could access data on individual users. Whether the app poses a security risk remains unclear, but TikTok has now been banned from government devices in several countries.

The Conversation

These are the countries where TikTok is banned

More than a dozen countries around the world have introduced full, partial or public sector bans on TikTok.

Axios

TikTok Hits 150 Mln US Monthly Users, Up from 100 Million in 2020

TikTok said on Monday the short-video sharing app now has 150 million monthly active users in the United States, up from 100 million it said it had in 2020. The Chinese-owned app confirmed the figure ahead of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony set for Thursday before the House Energy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Left to their own devices, politicians tackle TikTok

As the federal government weighs up advice from security agencies, MPs and senators are taking it upon themselves to delete TikTok from their devices.

AAP

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.

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BBC urges staff to ditch TikTok over data fears

LONDON - The BBC said Monday that it had told staff to delete Chinese-owned video app TikTok unless it was needed for business reasons, with Western institutions increasingly taking a harder stance over data collection fears.

Wales Online

BBC staff urged to delete TikTok from company mobile phones

Move comes after social media app was banned on Government devices amid fears of sensitive data being accessed

Evening Standard

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company devices

The BBC has urged staff to delete TikTok from any corporate devices unless they are using it for editorial and marketing reasons.

Insider UK

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok amid security fears over sensitive data

IT official says 'We are giving this advice based on a precautionary approach'

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

BBC staff told to delete TikTok app after ban from government devices

Broadcaster echoes government’s fear of data protection on Chinese-owned social media platform

The Guardian - UK

BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company mobile phones

Move comes after UK government bans app on government devices over fears of data being accessed by Chinese state

ABC News

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.

Daily Record

Scottish Parliament 'strongly advises' MSPs and staff to delete TikTok

In an email to all parliamentary staff and MSPs, a senior IT official at Holyrood urged them to remove the app.

The Independent UK

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok over security fears

Concerns have been raised about the security of the app.

The National (Scotland)

MSPs told to delete TikTok from phones by Scottish Parliament

THE Scottish Parliament has told MSPs and all staff to remove TikTok from their phones amid security concerns.

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