Canada: 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 the privacy and security risks linked to these applications. The Chief Information Officer of Canada concluded that the use of the applications poses an unacceptable risk. The order requires deleting the applications from government mobile devices and implementing measures to block the users' ability to download them in the future.