Fears about TikTok’s possible ties to the Chinese government have led to an increase in requests for bans of the app, with the UK government currently under pressure to prohibit the app on Government has given devices.
TikTok Faces More Scrutiny
TikTok has become a focal point of cybersecurity concerns in China, prompting calls for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ban its use by government employees.
TikTok has been prohibited on Government phones in 26 US states, while EU officials issued a decree earlier this week ordering Government personnel to delete the software from their devices. This is because of unsubstantiated reports that China is considering intervening in the war in Ukraine.
According to China’s cybersecurity regulations, TikTok must also hand over user data to the Chinese government. It has been revealed that security officials in the United States are warning government personnel about how TikTok tracking data can be used to spy on journalists.
