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The reason is security concerns. Several states from the USA to France, as well as the European Commission, had already taken such a step in the past few weeks.
But public servants will also be able to continue to use the popular app in the future, but only on their private devices. Such “open phones” can also be used by law enforcement when TikTok research is part of the investigation. The TikTok channels of politicians can thus continue to operate.
Karner justified the measure with corresponding recommendations of an interministerial working group. It was taken in the interests of information and data security, the minister said, noting that TikTok is a Chinese state-owned company.
Source: Nachrichten
