The UK government has immediately banned the installation of the TikTok app on mobile phones and other devices linked to public administration, in line with decisions that have been adopted by the United States Administration or the European Commission in recent months.
UK Cabinet Minister Oliver Dowden has announced the move in a statement to the House of Commons, noting that while use of TikTok is “limited” to official devices, the presence of the Chinese app “could” pose a threatening cybersecurity risk.
Fears have been running high in the West over the potential use of TikTok as a Trojan horse to promote pro-China propaganda or collect user data, but Beijing denounces that behind this cascade of vetoes are political intentions without any justification. technology.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has warned that he will examine the steps taken by “allied” governments and eventually his government to follow another line like the United States, Canada or India. In the case of the UK, it happens that several ministries, such as Defence, have official accounts on TikTok. (European Press)
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