New Zealand said on Friday it would ban TikTok on devices with access to the country's parliamentary network due to cybersecurity concerns, becoming the latest nation to limit the use of the video-sharing app on government-related devices.
Concerns have mounted globally about the potential for the Chinese government to access users' location and contact data through ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company.when the Biden administration demanded that TikTok's Chinese owners divest their stakes or the app could face a U.S. ban.
"Based on this information, the Service has determined that the risks are not acceptable in the current New Zealand Parliamentary environment,” he said.ByteDance did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Both New Zealand's defence force and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said on Friday they had already implemented bans on TikTok on work devices.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliamentNew Zealand will ban TikTok on devices with access to the parliamentary network because of cybersecurity concerns, a government official said on Friday.
Consulte Mais informação »
New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fearsWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nation's Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones, officials said Friday. The ban, which takes effect at the end of the month, follows similar moves in many other countries.
Consulte Mais informação »
RBNZ: All banks are currently operating above our minimum regulatory requirementsReserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) said in a statement on Friday, “all New Zealand banks are currently operating above our minimum regulatory requirem
Consulte Mais informação »
Tens of Thousands of New Zealand Teachers Strike to Protest Shortages, Low Pay'Investing in teachers is investing in our kids,' said one educator. 'Investing in our kids is investing in New Zealand's future.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Orange County employees must remove TikTok from government devices under new banCiting heightened concerns about online security and data collection, the Orange County Board of Supervisors declared county employees will no longer be able to download, view or use the social media platform TikTok on government-issued devices.
Consulte Mais informação »
Moneybagg Yo Talks New Album ‘Hard to Love,’ His TikTok Influencer Era & More.moneybaggyo talks about his new album ‘Hard to Love,’ his TikTok influencer era & more with BillboardNews.
Consulte Mais informação »