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Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.
Is TikTok truly a threat to the safety of the West? - 'BBC Business' News Summary (United Kingdom)
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The BBC news channel revamp has been a PR disaster – but it also makes perfect sense, Jane Martinson
Is TikTok truly a threat to the safety of the West? - 'BBC Business' News Summary (United Kingdom)
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TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists
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Here are the countries that have bans on TikTok
TikTok starting up Australian technology lab following security risk concerns - ABC News
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TikTok: Pupils could be excluded for filming videos at school - BBC News
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TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU over Hamas videos
TikTok is to be banned from government devices over security fears. How big is the threat and could it soon be banned for everyone? - ABC News
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TikTok has its faults, but it's also diverse, eye-opening and completely full of life, Amelia Tait
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TikTok - Wikipedia
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TikTok says staff in China can access UK and EU user data
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TikTok could be banned in U.S. with bill to prohibit foreign tech : r/technology