Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reportedly issued the directive following a review of the security risks posed by the Chinese-owned app.
The move is to limit security risks posed by the app.Social media app TikTok will reportedly be banned from Australian government-issued devices over security concerns.following a review by the home affairs departmentThe ban would apply to mobile phones and other devices issued by the government for politicians and public servants.
According to the report, state and territory governments received a briefing on Monday about the federal ban and are expected to follow through with similar rules for their officials. The announcement of the ban is expected to be made as early as Tuesday. AAP has contacted the government for comment. The move follows the US, Canada and the European Union prohibiting government employees from having TikTok on work-issued devices.relate to the potential for data to be harvested and accessed by the Chinese government under national laws that can compel companies to hand over information.
The federal opposition has been calling for the government to act on national security concerns and follow other countries in instituting bans.Share
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