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TikTok is being banned by multiple Western authorities especially on government devices.

Video. TikTok ban: Why is the social media platform under fire?

Updated: 02/03/2023 - 10:41 GMT+1

After the US and the EU Commission, Canada also banned the TikTok app from government-issued devices on Monday. What's going on?

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