Another: Australia bans TikTok on government devices for security reasons

Australia banned tik tak on all devices owned by the federal government for security purposes, becoming the latest country to ally with USA in taking action against the use of short videos bytedance. This decision is based on growing concern that China may use the platform to collect user data to advance its political agenda, which is directly against the security interests of the West.

According to what he stated Mark Dreyfus, Attorney General Australia, in a statement, the ban will take effect “as soon as possible”. In addition, he added that exceptions would only be granted on a case-by-case basis and subject to appropriate security measures.

With a ban on Australiaall members of the so-called intelligence sharing network five eyes — created by Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and New Zealand — has banned the app from government devices. France, Belgium And European Commission announced similar bans.

The Australian government puts an end to TikTok

tik tak She was very disappointed with Australia’s decision, which she called “political, not real”. Lee HunterTikTok CEO for Australia And New Zealandstated that TikTok should not be singled out. “There is no evidence that TikTok is in any way a security risk to Australians and should not be treated differently than other social media platforms.”This is stated in Hunter’s post.

The Zi Chu Showexecutive director of the company, repeatedly denied his appearance before USA congress last month that the app is communicating or has connections with Communist Party of China.

Australian magazine Australian reported late on Monday that Albanese had agreed to the ban after review by the Interior Department. Dreyfus confirmed that the federal government had recently received a report “Overview of Foreign Intervention Through Social Media Applications” and that its recommendations are still under study.

The critical political situation on TikTok worsens

The ban came on the same day that Australian and Chinese officials held talks in Beijing in an attempt to normalize trade. World Trade Organization is preparing to release the results of Australia’s barley tariff complaint.

“Things are going well, but of course it will take some time to turn this ship around”said Don Farrellaustralian Minister of Commerce, skynews refer to the prospects for improving trade relations. Australia banned a Chinese firm in 2018 Huawei supply equipment during the rollout of its 5G network, sparking tensions with the Asian giant. Relations further weakened after Canberra called for an independent inquiry into the origins COVID-19 What China he responded by imposing tariffs on Australian raw materials.

Australian legislators may continue to use tik tak on their personal phones, but some like it Bill Shorten -Federal Minister for Public Services- and Premier of the State of Victoria, Daniel Andrewsdecided to delete their accounts. The state of Victoria will also ban the use of the app on phones owned by the state government, a spokesman told the agency. Reuters.

Bye tik tak under increasing pressure due to China’s possible influence on the platform, it has also come under fire for its impact on children. TikTok said the Joe Biden administration has required its Chinese owners to sell their shares or face a possible US ban.

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