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     • As 2022 came to a close, the U.S. Congress banned Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from federal government devices, its most aggressive action to date against the social media giant.
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   Why has TikTok been banned from UK government phones?

   • TikTok has been banned from UK government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned video app, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden has announced. In a statement to parliament, Mr Dowden said there "could" be a risk to how government data and information is used by the app.

   TikTok banned from UK government phones - Sky News

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   Does TikTok work on government devices?

   • Specific exemptions for the use of TikTok on government devices are being put in place where required for work purposes. Exemptions will only be granted by security teams on a case-by-case basis, with ministerial clearance as appropriate, and with security mitigations put in place.

   TikTok banned on UK government devices as part of wider app review

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   Why are British government ministers banned from using TikTok?

   • British government ministers have been banned from using Chinese-owned social media app TikTok on their work phones and devices on security grounds. The government fears sensitive data held on official phones could be accessed by the Chinese government.

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   Does TikTok give data to China?

   • The news comes after several other governments including the United States, Canada and Belgium have taken similar action. TikTok though strongly denies claims that it gives users' data to the Chinese government. What have the UK government announced?

   TikTok: Social media app banned on UK government issued phones

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   What is a TikTok exemption?

   • These exemptions will cover areas such as individuals working in relevant enforcement roles, or for example for the purposes of work on online harms. Social media app TikTok has been banned on government electronic devices, the Cabinet Office has announced today.

   TikTok banned on UK government devices as part of wider app review

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   How does TikTok work?

   • TikTok requires users to give permission for the app to access data stored on the device, which is then collected and stored by the company. Allowing such permissions gives the company access to a range of data on the device, including contacts, user content, and geolocation data.

   TikTok banned on UK government devices as part of wider app review

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   Mar 16, 2023 · Currently there is limited use of TikTok within government and limited need for government staff to use the app on work devices.

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4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-politics-65055712TikTok banned from UK Parliament over security concerns

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   Mar 23, 2023 · The UK Parliament has banned Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its network over security concerns. A spokesman said the app, used by a number of British MPs, would also be blocked...

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-politics-64975672TikTok: UK ministers banned from using Chinese-owned app on ...

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   Mar 17, 2023 · British government ministers have been banned from using Chinese-owned social media app TikTok on their work phones and devices on security grounds. The government fears sensitive data held on...

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6. www.bbc.com › news › uk-politics-65055712TikTok banned from UK Parliament over security concerns - BBC

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   The UK Parliament has banned Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its network over security concerns. A spokesman said the app, used by a number of British MPs, would also be blocked...

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   Mar 16, 2023 · The Chinese-owned social media app has been banned on work phones and other devices used by UK government ministers and their staff due to worries about data security.

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   Mar 16, 2023 · TikTok has been banned from UK government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned video app, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden has announced. In a statement to parliament, Mr Dowden said there "could" be a risk to how government data and information is used by the app.

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   Mar 23, 2023 · The UK’s parliament on Thursday became the latest public organisation to ban the Chinese-owned TikTok app from its devices and networks as concern mounted about the security implications of its...