TikTok was taken off guard when the European Commission issued an order restricting the use of the social media app on government devices. The decision comes amid increased scrutiny in of Chinese-owned apps and issues with privacy, data-sharing, and cybersecurity.
The European Union’s governing agencies have prohibited employees from using TikTok on work devices, citing data and cybersecurity issues.
Both the European Commission and the Council banned the social media app, which has come under fire in Europe and the United States in recent months.
Banning TikTok on official devices
On Thursday, Commission employees received an email informing them that the Chinese-owned social media app must be uninstalled from all company devices by March 15.
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Source: https://www.firstpost.com/world/eu-tightens-the-screw-on-tiktok-european-commission-bans-staff-from-using-tiktok-on-work-devices-12204272.html
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