(11-30-2023, 06:25 PM)schnap Wrote: Tiktok is a cancer actually. waiting to be banned in my country aswell

(11-30-2023, 09:51 PM)Boudica Wrote:

(11-30-2023, 06:25 PM)schnap Wrote: Tiktok is a cancer actually. waiting to be banned in my country aswell

For clarification, most countries aren't outright banning it, and certainly not for it's content or addictiveness. The bans are mostly centered around data security of governments officials who are exposed to sensitive information.

(11-16-2023, 07:44 PM)Boudica Wrote:

Nepal has banned the Chinese-owned app TikTok because its content "was detrimental to social harmony." according to the BBC.

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The decision comes days after the country introduced a new rule requiring social media firms to set up liaison offices in the country.

TikTok, which has around a billion monthly users, has been banned by several countries including India.

Earlier this year, Montana became the first US state to ban it while the UK Parliament banned it from its network.

The platform is well known for it's content, popularity and controversy.

It's already banned in various ways in various countries and the bans don't appear to be stopping. Many bans have been to prevent government staff using the platform due to concerns over security.

Countries banning TikTok:

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Afghanistan
The Taliban banned TikTok in Afghanistan in April 2022, saying that the platform's content "was not consistent with Islamic laws", according to Bloomberg.

Australia
On April 4, Australia banned the app from all federal government-owned devices, citing security concerns raised by the the Department of Home Affairs.

Belgium
Belgium banned TikTok from the work phones of government officials.

Canada
Mirroring other countries, Canada banned TikTok from all government mobile devices in February of this year.

Denmark
Denmark's Defense Ministry banned employees from having TikTok downloaded on their work devices in March.

India
India made moves against TikTok in 2020, implementing a nationwide ban on TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps, for "[engaging] in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order."

Nepal
In November 2023, Nepal banned TikTok for disrupting "social harmony".

The Netherlands
While not an outright ban, Dutch officials have been told not to use TikTok.

New Zealand
Following several European countries making similar decisions, New Zealand's parliament announced a ban on TikTok on all staff devices.

Norway
The Norwegian Parliament banned TikTok on governmental devices in March, though allowing civil servants to use the app on professional grounds on their personal devices.

Source with more details on the bans