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3. It was banned because of the permissions required by the app.

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 10:12 AM

Jan 2025

From the UK's official announcement of the ban:

TikTok requires users to give permission for the app to access data stored on the device, which is then collected and stored by the company.

So, as a prerequisite to even use the app, you would have to grant the Chinese government access to your data.

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'TikTok users posting cat videos do not threaten UK national security, minister says' [View all] speak easy Jan 2025 OP

"why TikTok was banned from UK government devices years ago"" speak easy Jan 2025 #2

It was banned because of the permissions required by the app. W_HAMILTON Jan 2025 #3

The argument, as I understand it, speak easy Jan 2025 #10

The app needs those permissions to upload pictures and video Renew Deal Jan 2025 #6

Just give it time newdeal2 Jan 2025 #4