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Belgian government bans TikTok on official phones

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Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Friday banned federal officials from using TikTok on their work phones, making his the latest country to take

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  1. The Guardian

    TikTok bans on Australian government-issued phones should be extended to other apps, experts say (opens The Guardian)

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    Researchers say federal departments should not only focus on Chinese-owned TikTok, as other apps also collect a lot of user data

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Belgium is banning TikTok from government phones over worries about cybersecurity, privacy and misinformation, the country's prime minister said Friday, mirroring recent action by other authorities in Europe and the U.S.

  3. Washington Times

    Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after U.S., E.U. (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Belgium is banning TikTok from government phones over worries about cybersecurity, privacy and misinformation, the country’s prime minister said Friday, mirroring recent action by other authorities in Europe and the U.S.

  4. Fox News

    Belgium latest to ban TikTok on government devices (opens Fox News)

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    Belgium is banning TikTok from government-issued phones, making it the latest European nation to crack down on the app amid growing cybersecurity concerns.

  5. Digital Journal

    Belgian government bans TikTok on official phones (opens Digital Journal)

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    Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo on Friday banned federal officials from using TikTok on their work phones, making his the latest country to take

  6. Portland Press Herald

    Belgium bans TikTok from government phones (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The Chinese-owned video sharing app will be temporarily prohibited for at least six months.

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