Canada: Order banning WeChat and Kaspersky on Canadian government mobile devices
Progress
Current status
in force
30 Oct 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Canada
Policy Area
Public procurement
Policy Instrument
Public procurement blacklisting
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented order banning WeChat and Kaspersky on Canadian government mobile devices
On 30 October 2023, the Government of Canada announced the ban of WeChat and Kaspersky applications on government-issued mobile devices. The order was adopted to ensure the security of government information and networks, citing concerns regarding t…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government