TikTok is facing another major setback with orders for a complete shutdown of all operations in Canada.
Canadian officials from Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry claim that TikTok links to the parent firm ByteDance pose significant risks to the nation. This is why it’s being forced to wrap up all operations, even though the government has yet to completely ban it.
Canadian officials issued a statement on this front including how they are taking all necessary steps to address the matter and any risks that come with TikTok Tech Canada Inc. The country’s Minister for Innovation revealed how such decisions were related to data that kept on getting collected over time. They also shared how the move comes after careful consideration and on the advice of national security and intelligence members as well as the government’s allies.
The sudden crackdown is outlined as a serious multi-step review process that considers national security. The nation previously banned the platform from all government devices. It also came a few months after the US passed another law discussing the ban on the stateside.
We’ve already seen the US take serious measures and call out the app’s links with China as a serious threat to the US. This is all although TikTok and its CEO have put up a battle against the claims, trying to reassure the country.
Now, TikTok is fighting back against Canada’s claims and hopes to challenge their order as well. They also spoke about how a sudden shutdown of offices in the country can destroy so many well-paying local jobs that does not benefit anyone.
They plan to take the matter to court but for now, the app is still available for creators who wish to find their interests, businesses, and an audience through the innovative platform.
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Canadian officials from Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry claim that TikTok links to the parent firm ByteDance pose significant risks to the nation. This is why it’s being forced to wrap up all operations, even though the government has yet to completely ban it.
Canadian officials issued a statement on this front including how they are taking all necessary steps to address the matter and any risks that come with TikTok Tech Canada Inc. The country’s Minister for Innovation revealed how such decisions were related to data that kept on getting collected over time. They also shared how the move comes after careful consideration and on the advice of national security and intelligence members as well as the government’s allies.
The sudden crackdown is outlined as a serious multi-step review process that considers national security. The nation previously banned the platform from all government devices. It also came a few months after the US passed another law discussing the ban on the stateside.
We’ve already seen the US take serious measures and call out the app’s links with China as a serious threat to the US. This is all although TikTok and its CEO have put up a battle against the claims, trying to reassure the country.
Now, TikTok is fighting back against Canada’s claims and hopes to challenge their order as well. They also spoke about how a sudden shutdown of offices in the country can destroy so many well-paying local jobs that does not benefit anyone.
They plan to take the matter to court but for now, the app is still available for creators who wish to find their interests, businesses, and an audience through the innovative platform.
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