Taoiseach tells Fine Gael MEP that government is very conscious of concerns around TikTok but is awaiting the results of an investigation by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission
The future of TikTok on official Irish government devices is likely to be determined by the outcome of an investigation into the company by the data watchdog, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.
The Irish government has not moved to ban the Chinese-owned app from official devices despite concerns that have prompted authorities across Europe and North America to limit access over recent months.
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