'The key concern is TikTok’s ability to collect user data.' The National Cyber Security Centre has warned Government workers not to use TikTok on official devices.
The National Cyber Security Centre has issued the warning amid fears over the Chinese-owned app’s impact on cybersecurity and data privacy.
It comes after the European Union and the British and American Governments recently banned the app on employees’ devices over user data concerns.In March, the Irish government announced they were seeking advice from NCSC on whether the Chinese-owned application should be allowed on public sector employees’ devices.
Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly said the NCSC’s “key concern” is the app’s ability to collect user data. “So, when somebody installs an app onto their phone, they give permissions to access certain bits of information,” she said.The NCSC has been contacted for comment.
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