US Navy bans TikTok from government-issued smartphonesIt's part of an effort to "address existing and emerging threats".
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The US Navy has banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices.
It says it's part of an effort to deal with "existing and emerging threats".
Users of government issue phones who do not remove the app will be denied access to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
The US Navy has banned TikTok from government-issued mobile devices, stating that any users who do not remove the app will not de granted access to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
As reported by Reuters, Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Uriah Orland said the move was part of an effort to "address existing and emerging threats." No further information was given as to what danger the app presents. TikTok has come under increasing scrutiny recently because of its ties to China.
The report states:
A Navy spokesman said Naval and Marine personnel who use government-issued smart devices are generally allowed to use popular commer...
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US Navy bans TikTok from government-issued smartphones
