US Navy Bans The Social Media App TikTok

TikTok’s national security scrutiny tightens as U.S. Navy reportedly bans popular social app
Share It On:

23 December 2019, Kathmandu

TikTok, a popular social media app, currently a trend among the youths, has been banned by the U.S. Navy on government-owned devices. The ban is applicable on all Navy-issued devices, and anyone who refuses to remove the app will be prohibited from accessing the Navy-Marine Corps intranet.

The Chinese Company ByteDance, who was recently ordered to be investigated by intelligence officials regarding the collection of potentially harmful data. The Navy referred to TikTok as a cybersecurity threat and ordered its troops to stop using the app to protect their personal information.

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, in November, introduced a bill that was supposed to prevent the flow of data from America to China and other countries alike. According to Senator Hawley, the Chinese Communist party knows the whereabouts of any user they seek to look at based on the data TikTok provides to their intelligence department.

Hawley said Chinese companies are obliged to submit the data about Americans to the Chinese intelligence services that could pose cyber severe threats related to national security. In its defense, TikTok has repeatedly mentioned that any data it collects from its users aren’t stored in China and aren’t accustomed to Chinese law.

United States Government has been extra protective regarding China’s data collection. Previously a ban was imposed on Huawei, a Chinese mobile brand for similar reasons. Now, the U.S. Navy’s decision to ban TikTok, yet another Chinese product, has raised a few more questions.

TikTok currently has 500 million active users and nearly 1.5 billion downloads.


Share It On:

Recent Posts

Vivo Y19s Launched in Nepal: Stylish Design, 50MP Camera, and Long-Lasting Battery at an Affordable Price

Vivo Y19s Launched in Nepal: Stylish Design, 50MP Camera, and

Share It On:10th November 2024, Kathmandu vivo, a world-renowned technology brand, today announced the launch of its latest masterpiece in

Inter-Bank Futsal Tournament Nepal 2024: Global IME Bank Shines as Champion

Inter-Bank Futsal Tournament Nepal 2024: Global IME Bank Shines as

Share It On:10th November 2024, Kathmandu Global IME Bank showcased their football prowess by clinching the title in the first-ever

NRB Intensifies Liquidity Control Measures: Drains Additional NPR 50 Billion

NRB Intensifies Liquidity Control Measures: Drains Additional NPR 50 Billion

Share It On:10th November 2024, Kathmandu Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) will withdraw NPR 50 billion from the banking system today

Nepal’s Sluggish Credit Growth: Interest Rate Cuts Fail to Stimulate

Nepal’s Sluggish Credit Growth: Interest Rate Cuts Fail to Stimulate

Share It On:10th November 2024, Kathmandu The ongoing economic slowdown has impacted the investment in loans, directly affecting interest rates.

CIB Alerts Bank Customers of Increased Cyber Threats and Fraud Risks

CIB Alerts Bank Customers of Increased Cyber Threats and Fraud

Share It On:10th November 2024, Kathmandu The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has issued a warning to the

Dynamic Technosoft Wins ASOCIO EdTech Award 2024: A Milestone For Nepal’s IT Industry

Dynamic Technosoft Wins ASOCIO EdTech Award 2024: A Milestone For

Share It On:10th November 2024, Kathmandu In a monumental achievement for Nepal’s tech sector, Dynamic Technosoft Pvt. Ltd., a leading