TikTok banned in Canada for use by federal government due to security risk Canada TikTok
The Global Affairs Canada memo reportedly stated that a review had found"TikTok's data collection methods may leave users vulnerable to cyber attacks."
"On a mobile device, TikTok's data collection methods provide considerable access to the contents of the phone," continues the statement, which notes also that there is"no evidence at this point that government information has been compromised." Google searches for the phrase"is TikTok banned in Canada" have been skyrocketing in Ontario today, as"will TikTok be banned in Canada," reflecting the sentiments of some on Twitter who wonder if this government-specific ban could one day bleed over into the public realm.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canada bans TikTok from federal government devices for security reasonsDirective comes as federal government is embroiled in questions about foreign interference by China in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
Read more »
Canada bans TikTok from federal government devices for security reasonsDirective comes as federal government is embroiled in questions about foreign interference by China in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
Read more »
Canada bans TikTok from federal government devices for security reasonsDirective comes as federal government is embroiled in questions about foreign interference by China in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
Read more »
Canada bans TikTok from federal government devices for security reasonsDirective comes as federal government is embroiled in questions about foreign interference by China in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
Read more »
Canada bans TikTok from federal government devicesThe Canadian government is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices because the app may leave users vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Read more »
Canada joins U.S. and EU in banning TikTok from government phones - BNN BloombergCanada will bar civil servants from using TikTok Inc. on government-issued mobile devices, according to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News.
Read more »