SWith many countries turning their backs on them tick tock at least in part. Chinese social networks have been banned in several states at the government level for fear of possible data leaks and theft.

“On the advice of our cyber security expertsthe parliamentary service has informed members and staff that the TikTok app will be removed from all devices that have access to the parliamentary network”, according to the explanation provided by the government.

Although since tick tock It has long been emphasized not to share data with the Chinese government, it is feared that there is only an information gathering strategy. Even countries like the United States are considering total shutdowns.

Which countries have banned TikTok

• New Zealand: This is the last country to join the list. They pointed out that the app could not be installed on legislators’ ‘smartphones’ from next April, because the “risk” that data collected by TikTok would be used by the Chinese government was “unacceptable”.
• Great Britain: This same week, the British Isles have decided to end TikTok in their territory. UK Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden stressed that the decision would take effect immediately.
• United States of America: The White House was one of the first countries to oppose TikTok, even demanding its sale so they would allow the app to remain active in the region.
• Canada: Following their neighbor’s decision, they explained that it “posed an unacceptable risk to privacy and security.”
• European Union: The European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union agreed to this decision, controversial, but with immediate effect.

Other countries:

• Taiwan.
• Afghanistan.
• India.
• Pakistan.