United Kingdom: Implemented ban on the use of TikTok on government devices

On 16 March 2023, the UK Government implemented a ban on the use of TikTok on government devices. The order was issued as a precautionary measure over concerns about the potential risks around how sensitive information could be accessed and used by TikTok. The reasoning is that TikTok requires users to give permission for the app to access data stored on the device, which is then collected and stored by the company. The UK Government is currently carrying out a general security review of government policy on the management of third-party applications.