Another country has banned TikTok!

Popular short video platform TikTok in Canada is also prohibited. The Chinese social media giant, which was previously restricted by the European Commission and the USA, has now entered Canada’s radar. The use of TikTok will now be prohibited in state and federal agencies in Canada.

TikTok will not be able to enter Canada’s government institutions

Canada became the last country to ban TikTok on state and federal devices, similar to the US and the European Commission. This decision taken by the country prevents the application from being used on state-issued mobile devices. According to Canadian officials, TikTok raises concerns regarding its data collection methods and the risk of cyber attacks.

Recently, it was claimed that the Chinese government accessed citizens’ data via TikTok. Despite this, TikTok’s parent company Bytedance said these claims were unfounded. The ban on government devices caused disappointment in the company. A Bytedance spokesperson stated that the ban will prevent the platform loved by millions of Canadians from reaching the public.

TikTok’s parent company, Bytedance, said that data collected from foreign users is not taken outside the country and cannot be accessed by the Chinese government. Despite these assurances, the platform has faced increasing scrutiny over its data collection methods.

The ban in Canada is thought to have a huge impact on TikTok’s user base. The app will be available for download for Canadian users. But the ban on government devices will prevent government employees from using it to communicate with the public.

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Previously, the United States and the European Commission had investigated TikTok for similar reasons. In the past months, it was revealed that TikTok employees accessed user data without permission and leaked this information.

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