Australia has joined a long list of western countries to ban TikTok on official devices. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the move and said the prohibition will be implemented “as soon as practicable”. The decision was made after receiving advice from intelligence and security agencies.
The move to ban TikTok comes as part of a number of other countries following suits, such as the United States, New Zealand, and India. The government has expressed concern over the potential for abuse of the app and its potential implications for national security.
The ban is likely to affect a large number of Australians, with more than 15 million people have downloaded the app. This is a significant decrease from the estimated 26 million users in 2018.
The app has also been criticized for its potential for spreading misinformation and undermining democratic processes. This follows recent reports of the app being used to spread disinformation in the 2020 US election.
The Australian government has made the decision to ban TikTok on official devices, as advised by intelligence and security agencies. This is in light of the potential for abuse and its implications for national security. It is unclear what the long-term implications of this ban will be, although it is likely to affect a large number of users in Australia.
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