The U.K. Parliament has banned the use of TikTok on its network.
Parliament members will still be able to access the social media app on their personal devices.
Public officials from the U.K. Parliament stated that cybersecurity is a priority for the country and that the decision would help keep the institution safe from cybersecurity risks.
- TikTok stated that the decision is misguided and based on fundamental misconceptions about TikTok.
- The company claims that it is actively working on storing U.K. user data in its European data centers as a way of reassuring U.K. legislators.
In 2022, TikTok stated that certain company members in China could access European user data in specific cases where the company thinks it should do so.
- Earlier this year, the French data protection authority CNIL hit the social media company with a $5.3M fine.
- In 2022, the British Information Commissioner’s Office announced its plan to fine TikTok $33M for breaking data protection laws.
