Considering prohibition of use of apps provided by Chinese companies such as US government TikTok July 8 9:38
US Secretary of State Pompeio has banned the use of apps provided by Chinese companies, such as the world-famous youth-focused video-sharing app "TikTok", because it may pass personal user information to the Chinese government. Clarified that you are considering.
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeio appeared on FOX News on the 6th and was asked by the moderator that "I should consider banning Chinese apps such as TikTok." Answered, I made it clear that I am considering prohibiting the use.
In addition, Secretary Pompeio acknowledged that using a Chinese app could pass on the user's personal information to the Chinese government.
TikTok person in charge "Provide user information, but do not respond when asked"
In response, a spokeswoman for "TikTok" said to the NHK interview, "We place the highest priority on promoting safe use. We have not provided user information to the Chinese government, and we are asked to provide it. I will not respond."
Regarding "TikTok", India, which has strengthened repulsion against China over military clashes in the disputed zone, announced last month that it will ban domestic use, saying "Indian sovereignty and privacy are violated" ..