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| The UK Parliament has banned Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its network over security concerns. | The UK Parliament has banned Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from its network over security concerns. |
| A spokesman said the app, used by a number of British MPs, would also be blocked from devices issued to staff. | A spokesman said the app, used by a number of British MPs, would also be blocked from devices issued to staff. |
| It follows a decision by the UK government to ban ministers from using the app on their work phones following a security review, he added. | |
| TikTok has strongly denied allegations that it hands users' data to the Chinese government. | TikTok has strongly denied allegations that it hands users' data to the Chinese government. |
| In a statement after the UK government ban was announced, it said it wanted to be "judged on facts and treated equally to our competitors". | In a statement after the UK government ban was announced, it said it wanted to be "judged on facts and treated equally to our competitors". |
| A spokesman for Parliament said cyber security was its "top priority". | |
| TikTok banned from official UK government phones | |
| MSPs urged to remove TikTok app from phones | |
| UK Parliament axes TikTok account over China fears | |
| It is understood the ban means MPs and guests to Parliament will not be able to access TikTok on devices connected to official Wi-Fi accounts. | It is understood the ban means MPs and guests to Parliament will not be able to access TikTok on devices connected to official Wi-Fi accounts. |
| Instead, if they want to use the app on their phones they will have to connect to their own mobile data provider. | Instead, if they want to use the app on their phones they will have to connect to their own mobile data provider. |
| The Scottish government also announced on Thursday it will join the Welsh government in banning the app from official devices. | |
| Scottish Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban, which would begin immediately, would not extend to personal devices used by staff. | |
| MSPs and staff working at the Scottish Parliament have also been "strongly advised" to remove TikTok from their phones. | |
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| TikTok | TikTok |
| UK Parliament | UK Parliament |