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TikTok Banned On UK Government Devices

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The British government has banned TikTok on all government devices as part of a wider security review.

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The move comes as a precautionary measure to safeguard sensitive government information,

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With Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden emphasizing the importance of prioritizing security.

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Dowden announced that the ban would take effect immediately, adding that the use of other data-extracting apps would also be monitored closely.

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In a statement, Dowden highlighted the government's commitment to ensuring the safety of sensitive data, 

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Stating that "the security of sensitive government information must come first."

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He also stated that the use of TikTok on government devices had been limited to date but that the ban was an important step towards maintaining good cyber hygiene.