Coalition steps up calls to ban TikTok over links to China
The Coalition in Australia is pushing for a TikTok ban over concerns of Chinese interference, while the government monitors US developments and reviews TikTok's data practices and privacy protections.
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The Coalition in Australia is intensifying its calls for a ban on TikTok, citing concerns over potential Chinese government interference. This follows a recent bill passed by the US House of Representatives, which would require TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a nationwide ban. Senator James Paterson, the Coalition's cybersecurity spokesperson, argues that TikTok poses a risk to Australian democracy, claiming that user data could be exploited by the Chinese government for intelligence purposes. While the Australian government has previously banned TikTok on government devices, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated there are no current plans for a nationwide ban, although she did not rule it out in the future. The government is monitoring developments in the US and is consulting with security agencies regarding TikTok's operations. Paterson suggested that if ByteDance does not sell TikTok, Australia should consider similar legislative measures as those proposed in the US. Meanwhile, the government is also addressing privacy concerns through inquiries into TikTok's data practices and reviewing legal protections for personal information.
- The Coalition is advocating for a TikTok ban in Australia due to Chinese interference concerns.
- A US bill could force TikTok's Chinese owner to sell the app or face a ban.
- The Australian government has banned TikTok on government devices but has no current plans for a nationwide ban.
- Senator Paterson claims TikTok could be used by the Chinese government for intelligence gathering.
- The Australian government is reviewing TikTok's data practices and privacy protections.
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