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After US, UK, New Zealand ban TikTok on government devices
Updated : 5 days, 18 hours ago IST
The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese company.
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New Zealand bans TikTok on phones of MPs amid rising security concerns
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
Amid security concerns, the video-sharing social networking service, Tik Tok has been banned on the phones of New Zealand MPs, Auckland-based daily newspaper, New Zealand Herald reported on Friday.
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Tiger Global writes down venture funds' bets by 33 pc in 2022: Report
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
The markdowns erased USD 23 billion in value from its portfolio of startups.
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"Sale won't resolve US security concerns over TikTok": App's CEO
Updated : 6 days, 17 hours ago IST
TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew, in an interview, said that divesting the company from its Chinese owners--a move the US is now demanding--doesn't offer any more protection than a multibillion-dollar plan the company has already proposed.
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TikTok can threaten America's safety, national security: White House
Updated : 6 days, 18 hours ago IST
Responding to a media query over the TikTok ban during a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "We have expressed concerns over China's potential use of software platforms that could endanger or threaten America's safety and national security so that is the
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China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa, US raises questions on spying
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
A group of US lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and called on President Joe Biden to review Americans' relationship with Pretoria, South Africa, Global Security reported
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China uses TikTok for disinformation campaign in Taiwan
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
China uses "united front" tactics, cognitive warfare and infiltration campaigns to divide Taiwanese society, and tries to sabotage the relationship between Taiwan and like-minded countries.
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White House applauds US Senators for introducing bill targeting TikTok, ot
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Jake Sullivan said that the legislation will empower the US government to prevent certain governments from exploiting technology services operating in the United States in a way that poses risks to sensitive data of people and the country's national security.
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US to introduce bipartisan legislation against Chinese-app TikTok this wee
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
In an interview with Fox News, Warner said, "We have never had a potential adversary like China. So this week, I'm introducing bipartisan legislation to protect our national security against a wide range of foreign tech threats."
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TikTok a "potential national security risk," says White House
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
While responding to a question on whether US President Joe Biden believes TikTok is a threat to national security, the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "Well, we have said that we have concerns. We have concerns about the app. And that's why we have called on Congress
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White House gives federal agencies 30 days to enforce TikTok ban
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The memo adds that within 90 days, agencies must address any use of the app by IT vendors through contracts and within 120 days agencies will include a new prohibition on TikTok in all new solicitations.
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Canadian govt blocks TikTok from official devices
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
According to CNN, The ban is set to take effect on Tuesday. Government-issued devices will be blocked from downloading TikTok, and existing installations of the app will be removed, according to a statement by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
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