Nepal lifts its ban on TikTok imposed for disrupting social harmony
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal lifts its ban on TikTok imposed for disrupting social harmony

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s government decided Thursday to lift the ban it imposed on the video-sharing app TikTok last November for disrupting “social harmony.” The decision to lift restrictions was made by the government during a regular cabinet meeting Thursday, the state-run National News Agency quoted Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung as saying. The agency also said that it was under the initiative of the Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli, who issued a directive saying that all social networking sites should be treated equally. The previous government had imposed the ban on TikTok in November last year, saying it was necessary to regulate the use of the social media platform because it was disrupting social harmony, goodwill and diffusing indecent materials. The government has also asked social media platforms companies to register in Nepal, open a liaison office, pay taxes and abide by the country’s laws and regulations.

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Life after TikTok: The European country that banned videos
1 week, 2 days ago

Life after TikTok: The European country that banned videos

The Independent  

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Albania announces shutdown of TikTok for at least a year
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Albania announces shutdown of TikTok for at least a year

The Hindu  

Albania on Saturday announced a one-year ban on TikTok, the popular short video app, following the killing of a teenager last month that raised fears over the influence of social media on children. Prime Minister Edi Rama said after meeting with parents' groups and teachers from across the country that the ban, part of a broader plan to make schools …

Albanian PM calls TikTok 'scum and mud', announces year-long ban
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Albanian PM calls TikTok 'scum and mud', announces year-long ban

India Today  

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year from 2025. TIKTOK'S CONTROVERSIAL 'CHALLENGES' TikTok's huge global success has been partly built on the appeal of its "challenges" -- an interactive call that invites users to create videos featuring dances, jokes or games that sometimes go viral. At …

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
2 weeks, 6 days ago

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

Hindustan Times  

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year from 2025. The EU is probing whether far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's surprise victory in the first round …

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
2 weeks, 6 days ago

One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok

Hindustan Times  

TikTok's breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has drawn intense scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said Saturday the government would shut down social network TikTok for at least a year from 2025. The EU is probing whether far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's surprise victory in the first round …

Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting ‘social harmony’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting ‘social harmony’

The Independent  

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Nepal lifts TikTok ban after blocking app over ‘social harmony’ concerns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal lifts TikTok ban after blocking app over ‘social harmony’ concerns

Al Jazeera  

Move comes weeks after Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli was sworn into office following the collapse of the previous government. The move comes after Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, who was sworn in last month after the collapse of the previous coalition government, issued a directive calling for the equal treatment of all social networking platforms, state-run National …

Nepal Lifts its Ban on TikTok Imposed for Disrupting Social Harmony
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nepal Lifts its Ban on TikTok Imposed for Disrupting Social Harmony

Deccan Chronicle  

Kathmandu: Nepal’s government decided Thursday to lift the ban it imposed on the video-sharing app TikTok last November for disrupting “social harmony." The decision to lift restrictions was made by the government during a regular cabinet meeting Thursday, the state-run National News Agency quoted Information Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung as saying. The previous government had imposed the ban on TikTok …

This country banned TikTok. What became of its influencers?
6 months ago

This country banned TikTok. What became of its influencers?

LA Times  

Is there life after TikTok? “When it got banned, I had nothing,” recalled Gaurav Jain, who was one of the country’s more than 200 million TikTok users. “I don’t think the average TikTok user has synthesized in their brain that this is going away,” said Lawrence Vincent, associate professor of the practice of marketing at USC’s Marshall School of Business. …

Column: What would banning TikTok accomplish? Answer: Virtually nothing
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Column: What would banning TikTok accomplish? Answer: Virtually nothing

LA Times  

In January, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified along with other social media CEOs at a Senate hearing about their platforms’ effect on children. Its advocates cite the threat of Chinese government breaches of users’ privacy, its potential use as a conduit of Chinese anti-democratic propaganda into the U.S., its purportedly deleterious effect on its youthful users — one critic …

India banned TikTok overnight but 200 million people learned to live without it
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India banned TikTok overnight but 200 million people learned to live without it

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — As TikTok fans in the United States worry about losing access to the wildly-popular social media app, there are lessons they can learn from a country on the other side of the world. “It’s important to remember that when India banned TikTok and multiple Chinese apps, the US was the first to praise the decision,” said …

Congress is threatening to ban TikTok. Here’s what you should know
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Congress is threatening to ban TikTok. Here’s what you should know

LA Times  

The federal government is threatening a nationwide ban on TikTok if the company isn’t separated from its Chinese owners. It defines “foreign adversary controlled application” as ByteDance, TikTok and its successors, although it would give the president the power to name other social media and communications apps with 1 million or more users that are controlled by people residing in …

TikTok ban: Why a total block in the US could be so devastating
9 months, 4 weeks ago

TikTok ban: Why a total block in the US could be so devastating

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. View more The US digital liberties group has called on people to “resist a governmental power to …

‘Other Republican candidates in professional politics say…,’ Vivek Ramaswamy
10 months ago

‘Other Republican candidates in professional politics say…,’ Vivek Ramaswamy

Live Mint  

Vivek Ramaswamy once again spoke against the TikTok ban saying that ‘bashing the China-based social media platform is easy. Coming in support of Donald Trump, he noted that ‘the former president was right in opposing a legislative ban’ and further criticised ‘other Republic candidates’ saying ‘many people in professional politics say what they are supposed to say without thinking about …

Nepal bans TikTok saying it is ‘disrupting social harmony’
1 year, 1 month ago

Nepal bans TikTok saying it is ‘disrupting social harmony’

The Independent  

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Nepal bans TikTok and says it disrupts social harmony
1 year, 1 month ago

Nepal bans TikTok and says it disrupts social harmony

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal’s government decided to ban the popular social media app TikTok on Monday, saying it was disrupting “social harmony” in the country. “The government has decided to ban TikTok as it was necessary to regulate the use of the social media platform that was disrupting social harmony, goodwill and flow of indecent materials,” Saud said. He said …

Nepal government bans TikTok
1 year, 1 month ago

Nepal government bans TikTok

The Hindu  

The Nepal government on November 13 decided to ban the Chinese-owned social network platform TikTok, citing its negative effects on social harmony. The Nepal government decided to ban TikTok due to its negative effects on social harmony, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported. A Cabinet meeting on Thursday made it mandatory for social media sites such as Facebook, X, TikTok and …

Nepal to ban TikTok as it ‘disturbs social harmony’
1 year, 1 month ago

Nepal to ban TikTok as it ‘disturbs social harmony’

Al Jazeera  

Authorities cite the popular Chinese video-sharing platform’s negative effects and ask internet service providers to close the app. Nepal says it will ban TikTok, adding that social harmony and goodwill are being disturbed by “misuse” of the popular video-sharing app and that there is rising demand to control it. Nepal’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology Rekha Sharma said the …

Nepal bans Chinese video app TikTok in a bid to 'stop soaring hatred in society'
1 year, 1 month ago

Nepal bans Chinese video app TikTok in a bid to 'stop soaring hatred in society'

India TV News  

The Nepal government decided to ban the Chinese-owned social network platform Tiktok, citing its negative effects on social harmony. The Nepal government decided to ban Tiktok due to its negative effects on social harmony, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported. Govt says TikTok promotes hatred in society A Cabinet meeting on Thursday made it mandatory for social media sites such as …

Dutch businesses also banning TikTok over security risks
1 year, 4 months ago

Dutch businesses also banning TikTok over security risks

NL Times  

Companies and organizations are following the government’s lead and tightening their rules for using social media due to safety risks. “Professional use of social media offers opportunities to profile ourselves, to be in contact with our business network and potential employees,” Stibbe told FD. ING has the same policy, adding that social media are “a good way to attract young …

Somalia bans TikTok and Telegram over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation
1 year, 4 months ago

Somalia bans TikTok and Telegram over ‘horrific’ content, misinformation

Al Jazeera  

The armed group al-Shabab, which is waging war against the Somali state, uses the platforms to post its activities. Somalia has banned video platform TikTok, messaging app Telegram, and online betting website 1XBet to limit the spread of indecent content and propaganda, its communications minister has said in a statement. “The minister of communications orders internet companies to stop the …

Australian Senate committee recommends government ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat
1 year, 5 months ago

Australian Senate committee recommends government ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat

The Hindu  

An Australian Senate committee has recommended a ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from federal government devices be extended to China's most popular social media platform, WeChat. “It tackles both the problems posed by authoritarian-headquartered social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat and Western-headquartered social media platforms being weaponised by the actions of authoritarian governments including Facebook, YouTube and …

Australian Senate committee recommends government ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat
1 year, 5 months ago

Australian Senate committee recommends government ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian Senate committee has recommended a ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from federal government devices be extended to China’s most popular social media platform, WeChat. “It tackles both the problems posed by authoritarian-headquartered social media platforms like TikTok and WeChat and Western-headquartered social media platforms being weaponized by the actions of authoritarian governments including …

Both America’s political camps agree that TikTok is troubling
1 year, 7 months ago

Both America’s political camps agree that TikTok is troubling

Hindustan Times  

“Abusing state power to suppress foreign companies”. Politicians in Washington are considering two options that China’s government has long embraced for American companies: curbing TikTok’s freedom to operate, or an outright ban. Many politicians think a sale of TikTok to an American company rather than an outright ban is most politically palatable, but recent reports suggest that China would rather …

Here are the countries that have bans on TikTok
1 year, 9 months ago

Here are the countries that have bans on TikTok

Associated Press  

LONDON — A growing number of governments have banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok from devices issued to staff as privacy and cybersecurity concerns rise. FRANCE “Recreational” use of TikTok and other social media apps like Twitter and Instagram on government employees’ phones has been banned because of worries about insufficient data security measures. A government statement did not name …

Is the US going to ban TikTok?
1 year, 9 months ago

Is the US going to ban TikTok?

Al Jazeera  

The Take looks at what banning the Chinese social media app would mean for digital privacy. The social media app has more than a billion users in 150 countries, but lawmakers are looking at the app with a more cautious eye as its popularity grows. The US and other countries have already banned TikTok from government phones, while India and …

For some, TikTok is a path to riches and the American dream. With a ban, it could all disappear
1 year, 9 months ago

For some, TikTok is a path to riches and the American dream. With a ban, it could all disappear

LA Times  

A U.S. ban of TikTok would be a devastating blow to many of the small businesses that have turned to the app to build audiences and customer bases instead of pricey marketing campaigns. “A part of what people have done on this app is created their own slice of the American dream that is preached so much about,” said Wyman, …

TikTok ban latest: CEO Shou Chew issues stark warning on social media apps at US Congress hearing
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok ban latest: CEO Shou Chew issues stark warning on social media apps at US Congress hearing

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TikTok CEO Shou Chew says that no government devices should have social media …

TikTok to be blocked from parliamentary devices, networks in UK
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok to be blocked from parliamentary devices, networks in UK

Live Mint  

In the latest ban imposed on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, the app will be blocked from parliamentary devices and networks in the UK, Sky News reported. Earlier, amid security concerns, the video-sharing social networking service, Tik Tok has been banned on the phones of New Zealand MPs, Auckland-based daily newspaper, New Zealand Herald reported on Friday. As per the …

TikTok might get banned after ‘disaster’ testimony. Why do some TikTokers not care?
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok might get banned after ‘disaster’ testimony. Why do some TikTokers not care?

LA Times  

The U.S. government may be inching toward a radical restructuring of TikTok, if not an outright ban on the Chinese-owned social media app. “If ByteDance fights against this forced sale, TikTok will likely be banned in the US by late 2023.” “We would characterize today’s testimony. “It was a reminder that a sound business strategy for me as a content …

TikTok: Countries that have banned the video-sharing app
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok: Countries that have banned the video-sharing app

Live Mint  

LONDON :A growing number of countries in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific have banned the popular video-sharing app TikTok from government devices as privacy and cybersecurity concerns increase. Under the European Parliament’s ban, which took effect Monday, lawmakers and staff were also advised to remove the TikTok app from their personal devices. Norway The Norwegian parliament on Thursday banned Tiktok …

Watch as TikTok influencers rally against potential US ban at US Capitol
1 year, 9 months ago

Watch as TikTok influencers rally against potential US ban at US Capitol

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as TikTok influencers push back against a proposed US …

TikTok: Italy, Norway and Netherlands become latest nations to move against the social media giant
1 year, 9 months ago

TikTok: Italy, Norway and Netherlands become latest nations to move against the social media giant

Daily Mail  

Italy, Norway and The Netherlands have become the latest nations to move against the Chinese social media giant TikTok over security and safety fears. Norway's justice minister, whose active TikTok use has previously landed her in hot water, also recommended on Tuesday that her country's government employees refrain from using the Chinese app on their work devices. Italy, Norway and …

New Zealand & the UK become the latest countries to ban TikTok from government devices
1 year, 9 months ago

New Zealand & the UK become the latest countries to ban TikTok from government devices

Firstpost  

New Zealand and the UK have become the latest countries to ban TikTok from government-issued devices over security concerns. The UK and New Zealand separately announced that they will be joining the EU, the US and the Canada in banning TikTok from government-owned devices and network solutions, over security concerns. If TikTok cuts ties with China-owned ByteDance, Looming security concerns …

India to UK, TikTok banned in these countries; Pak blocked Chinese app 4 times!
1 year, 9 months ago

India to UK, TikTok banned in these countries; Pak blocked Chinese app 4 times!

Hindustan Times  

British authorities prohibited the use of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on official devices on Thursday. With this, UK joined the list of at least countries who have banned use of TikTok for its employees on charges ranging from privacy concerns to national security to inducing harmful content. These countries have banned TikTok India Citing privacy and security concerns, Centre …

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans
1 year, 9 months ago

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China appealed Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk. Governments are worried TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, might give browsing history or other data about users to China’s government or promote …

US, UK and more countries ban TikTok on government devices, here is why
1 year, 9 months ago

US, UK and more countries ban TikTok on government devices, here is why

India Today  

It seems that TikTok is again in big trouble considering many countries and regions are banning the app over security concerns. The UK has followed in the footsteps of the European Union and the US as they fear that the company might leak user data to Chinese government officials. It is being said that government devices have sensitive data and …

U.K. bans TikTok on government devices over security concerns
1 year, 9 months ago

U.K. bans TikTok on government devices over security concerns

The Hindu  

TikTok will be banned from U.K. government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned social media video app, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden announced in Parliament on Thursday. “The security of sensitive government information must come first, so today we are banning this app on government devices,” said Mr. Dowden. Beyond a “precautionary” ban on TikTok, the Cabinet Office said …

Why TikTok is being banned on gov’t phones in US and beyond
1 year, 10 months ago

Why TikTok is being banned on gov’t phones in US and beyond

Associated Press  

The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones. Congress, the White House, U.S. armed forces and more than half of U.S. states had already banned TikTok amid concerns that its parent company, ByteDance, would give user data — such as browsing history …

Canada bans TikTok on all government devices
1 year, 10 months ago

Canada bans TikTok on all government devices

Hindustan Times  

Toronto: The Canadian government has banned the social media app TikTok from all its devices as of Tuesday. Canada is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it might be a first step to further action. A release issued by the nodal agency, the Treasury Board Secretariat said the decision to “remove and block …

After India, TikTok gets banned in this country over national security reasons
1 year, 10 months ago

After India, TikTok gets banned in this country over national security reasons

India Today  

TikTok has been banned yet again, but this time in Canada. On Monday, Canada announced a ban on the use of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok on government-issued devices due to concerns over privacy and security risks.The Canadian government said that the app is getting banned because it presents unacceptable levels of risk and security. "While the risks of …

The Push to Ban TikTok in the US Isn’t About Privacy
1 year, 10 months ago

The Push to Ban TikTok in the US Isn’t About Privacy

Wired  

Fresh off their successful effort to ban TikTok on government devices last year, China hawks in the US Congress are looking to expand that ban further, even as lawmakers continue allowing US companies to scoop up Americans’ data and share or sell it with third parties—potentially including China’s government. Or use an app that’s on the phone of 60 million …

How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps
1 year, 11 months ago

How the US Could Ban TikTok in 7 Not-So-Easy Steps

Wired  

TikTok’s growth spurt early in the pandemic alarmed not only competing social networks but also the US government. India’s approach could be instructive for US lawmakers, because the country banned TikTok in June 2020 in the world’s biggest crackdown on the service. India’s government ordered TikTok to withdraw from the country, required Google and Apple to disable downloads of it …

US: Congress moves to ban TikTok from government devices across country
2 years ago

US: Congress moves to ban TikTok from government devices across country

India TV News  

TikTok would be banned from most US government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app. Speaking Friday, CIA Director William Burns said Beijing can “insist upon extracting the private data of a lot of TikTok users in this country and also to shape the content …

TikTok Back in Pakistan After Court Revokes Ban
3 years, 6 months ago

TikTok Back in Pakistan After Court Revokes Ban

News 18  

TikTok was running again in Pakistan on Saturday after a provincial court lifted suspension of the popular social media service but ordered it to address complaints that it hosted objectionable content. The Pakistan Telecoms Authority blocked access on Thursday for a third time after a ruling by a Sindh court hearing a private citizen’s petition against the Chinese-owned app. TikTok’s …

TikTok, Still Banned in India, Says It Has Complied With Govt's New IT Rules: Unlikely to Impact Ban
3 years, 7 months ago

TikTok, Still Banned in India, Says It Has Complied With Govt's New IT Rules: Unlikely to Impact Ban

News 18  

Short video app TikTok has reportedly informed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that they have complied with the government’s new social media and OTT guidelines, despite the app being banned in India. A ministry official familiar with the matter was also quoted in the report as saying that it is a good thing that the company is complying …

Amid ban, TikTok shares info on compliance with new rules
3 years, 7 months ago

Amid ban, TikTok shares info on compliance with new rules

Hindustan Times  

Short video streaming mobile application TikTok has informed the Union ministry of electronics and information technology that they have complied with the controversial new social media and intermediary guidelines even as the app continues to be banned in India, people familiar with the matter said. “In a communication sent to the ministry, TikTok has stated that it has complied with …

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Ban in India: Netizens go bonkers with hilarious memes and trolls
3 years, 7 months ago

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Ban in India: Netizens go bonkers with hilarious memes and trolls

India TV News  

Rumours on Tuesday shook the internet that social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter will be banned in India fropm May 26. Picking up hilarious Bollywood dialogues that justify the situation to coming up with creative GIFs, netizens flooded the internet with memes on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp ban in India. Have a look- As per the new …

Pakistan Court Lifts TikTok Ban; App to Monitor ‘Immoral’ Content
3 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Court Lifts TikTok Ban; App to Monitor ‘Immoral’ Content

The Quint  

A high court in Pakistan said the country’s telecommunications authority can lift a block on social media app TikTok, after government officials said the company was working with them on monitoring what they called “immoral” content, Reuters reported. According to the report, the head of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority told the court on Thursday in Peshawar that it was in …

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