One billion users, but bans mount up for TikTok


The European Commission has banned TikTok on official devices used by staff amid concerns over data protection, a spokesperson told AFP on Feb 23, 2023, meaning also that European Commission staff cannot use the Chinese-owned video-sharing app on personal devices including phones that have official apps installed, the spokesperson said. — AFP

PARIS: TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China.

The European Commission is the latest organisation to ban the app from its equipment, following similar moves in the United States.

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