Is It True That Tiktok Is Getting Banned In Canada

Canada Bans TikTok From Government Devices, Citing Security Concerns

Ban Similar to US Legislation, Requires App Stores to Remove

Government Employees Blocked from Accessing Popular Video App

Canada has followed in the footsteps of the United States by banning TikTok from government-issued mobile devices. The ban, which took effect on Tuesday, applies to all federal employees and contractors.

The decision comes after the US government passed legislation in 2022 that would force the sale of TikTok or ban the app if it is not deemed to be safe for national security. Canada's ban is similar, requiring app stores to remove TikTok unless it meets certain security requirements.

The Canadian government has cited concerns about TikTok's data collection practices as the reason for the ban. The app has been accused of collecting user data without their knowledge or consent, and of sharing that data with the Chinese government.

TikTok has denied these allegations, and has said that it does not share user data with any foreign governments. However, the Canadian government has said that it is not satisfied with TikTok's responses to its concerns.

The ban has been met with mixed reactions. Some experts have praised the government for taking a strong stance on data security, while others have questioned whether the ban is necessary.

TikTok has also criticized the ban, saying that it is "unfair" and that it will harm the company's Canadian users.

The ban is the latest in a series of actions that governments around the world have taken against TikTok. India banned the app in 2020, and the European Union is currently investigating TikTok's data collection practices.