The European Commission, the European Union’s executive body, has banned employees from using TikTok.(opens in new tab) On your phone or company device.
The move was made to “protect data and enhance cybersecurity.” This comes amid growing security concerns over TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance.
The rule applies to the commission’s 32,000 full-time and contract employees who have been told to remove the app from their phones by March 15 at the latest. TikTok cannot be downloaded to staff personal devices that have the official app installed. Users who do not remove her TikTok from their personal devices will lose access to corporate apps such as Skype for Business.
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This is the first time the European Commission has banned staff from using the app. Their restrictions on TikTok are under review.
Following the ban, TikTok told Politico(opens in new tab) that the decision was “misguided” and that the Commission was informed;
“We have reached out to the European Commission to set their records straight and explain how we protect the data of the 125 million people who access TikTok monthly across the EU,” the statement said. It is written.
Government agencies around the world appear to be making similar decisions or advising their employees along these lines.in the United States(opens in new tab)TikTok Banned On All Federal Devices(opens in new tab) December 2022, with limited exceptions. The ban was approved by Congress as TikTok faced growing concerns over spying from China.in England(opens in new tab)Conservative MP Alicia Kearns recently urged people to remove TikTok from their phones, stating that “TikTok is the ultimate data source for anyone in a hostile endeavor.”
TikTok has consistently spoken out against allegations of tracking and data use. App in October rejected(opens in new tab) It has been used to “target members of the U.S. government, activists, celebrities, or journalists.” said to have been obtained.
Just yesterday, the app released a statement(opens in new tab) To “demystify” claims of data misuse. “At TikTok, the privacy and security of those who use our platform is our top priority. We take our responsibility to protect people’s privacy and security seriously, and we devote significant resources to achieving this goal. ”
