New Zealand Lawmakers Banned from TikTok Amid Data Use Fears

 

New Zealand lawmakers have been banned from using TikTok due to concerns over data usage. The Chinese-owned social media platform has been under scrutiny from multiple countries over its handling of user data, with concerns raised about the potential for the Chinese government to access and misuse it.

New Zealand's parliamentary service has made the decision to ban lawmakers from using the app, citing concerns about the app's data privacy and security practices. The ban will apply to all members of parliament and their staff, and comes after several other countries, including the United States and Australia, have taken similar steps.

TikTok has faced accusations that it censors content that is critical of the Chinese government and has been accused of sharing data with the Chinese government. The company has denied these allegations, but concerns about data privacy and security continue to be raised.

This ban is part of a wider trend of governments and organizations becoming increasingly cautious about the use of social media platforms, particularly those with links to China. As concerns about data privacy and security continue to grow, it is likely that we will see more measures like this taken in the future to limit the use of potentially risky apps and platforms.