Why more and more governments are banning the social media app from devices

London City Hall has become the latest public body to ban TikTok from staff devices over security concerns. In a statement released on Saturday, the Greater London Authority said it “takes information security extremely seriously”. The decision follows an announcement from the UK Government last week that the Chinese-owned social media app would no longer … Read more

Who is TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew? How much his net worth is and what he told Congress as he defends app from ban

TikTok chief executive, Shou Zi Chew, was before the US Congress on Thursday 23 March, giving testimony over the social media platform’s relationship with China and other harmful practices. Federal officials in the US are demanding TikTok’s Chinese owners sell their stake in the app, and different government’s globally have taken action to stop it … Read more

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew criticised in Congress by politicians who want Chinese app banned over security fears

TikTok’s CEO faced fierce criticism in US Congress on Thursday as politicians called for a nationwide ban on the Chinese-owned video app they say is a national security threat and promotes harmful content to vulnerable young people. Shou Zi Chew’s appearance came as the company faces international scrutiny, with countries including the United States, UK … Read more

Microsoft app store biggest potential threat to Apple’s App Store

Analysts at Morgan Stanley said Tuesday that a Microsoft app store on the iPhone would represent “the biggest potential threat” to Apple‘s App Store. Microsoft could launch a new app store for games as early as next year if regulators approve the company’s $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft Gaming, … Read more

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How a new app could help ten million Britons with long Covid, asthma and COPD

A new respiratory app to help people manage and monitor long Covid, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could be available to the public by the end of the year. The app, which developers hope could also help with rehabilitation after chest or abdominal surgery, will be piloted in two separate studies in May … Read more

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App blames geo-politics for UK Government ban

TikTok’s vice-president of government relations and public policy has said governments should be providing evidence for their decisions to limit access to the Chinese-owned app, after the UK government announced a ban on the app on employees’ work phones. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden said on Thursday the ban was “a proportionate move based on … Read more

Is TikTok safe? The security concerns about the app explained, and why it’s been banned in the UK Government

TikTok has been banned from UK Government phones after a security review. Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden announced the move on Thursday, saying it would take effect immediately. The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, had been under pressure from senior MPs to follow the US and the EU in barring the video-sharing app from official devices. TikTok, … Read more

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