TikTok Ban: European Union Restricts App Use by Staff
EU Bodies Citing Cybersecurity Concerns
European Commission, Parliament, and Council Enforce Ban
In a significant move, the European Union (EU) has banned the use of TikTok on staff devices across three of its top bodies. The European Parliament, European Commission, and the EU Council have all implemented this restriction, citing concerns over cybersecurity.
The European Parliament made the first move on Tuesday, prohibiting the installation of TikTok on staff devices. The decision was driven by fears that the app could be used to collect sensitive information and track user activity.
The European Commission followed suit, announcing its ban on Wednesday. The Commission expressed concerns that TikTok's data collection practices could pose a security risk to EU institutions.
The EU Council, which brings together representatives from EU member states, has also endorsed the ban. The Council's decision is based on similar cybersecurity concerns and aligns with the actions taken by the Parliament and Commission.
TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has expressed disappointment over the EU's decision. The company maintains that it complies with all applicable privacy and security laws in the EU and has no ties to the Chinese government.
The ban on TikTok by EU institutions highlights the growing concerns over the app's data security and its potential use for surveillance. Other countries and organizations are closely watching the EU's actions as they consider their own approaches to regulating the use of TikTok.
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