TikTok singled out when broader discussion is needed
All social media companies pass on data to governments, so why is TikTok being singled out in a game of 'whack-a-mole'?
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All social media companies pass on data to governments, so why is TikTok being singled out in a game of 'whack-a-mole'?
TikTok said it was extremely disappointed by Australia's decision, calling it
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said a mandatory direction to prohibit the Chinese-owned app on devices issued by commonwealth departments and agencies would be issued soon.
Australia became another country to ban TikTok on government devices over security worries. Prime Minister announced a wide ban on the app
To join the growing list of Western countries that have banned TikTok on government-issued smartphones, Australia made the move today. Mark Dreyfus, the Attorney General, made the announcement and promised that the ban would be enforced “as quickly as practical.” According to Dreyfus, “input from intelligence and security services” was used to make the final …