TikTok shut down in America: Removed from app stores, decision taken due to security concerns
Washington: After India, now America has also taken strict action on TikTok and completely banned it in its country. Under this decision, TikTok has been removed from all app stores, due to which American users can no longer download this popular video sharing platform.
Why was this decision taken?
The US government has imposed this ban on TikTok due to national security concerns. Officials say that there is a danger of the Chinese government accessing the personal information of users through TikTok. Due to TikTok’s parent company ByteDance’s ties with China, questions were being raised in America for a long time.
US security experts believe that this app can collect personal data and share it with the Chinese government, which could threaten national security.
Like India, America also took steps
It is noteworthy that India also banned many Chinese apps including TikTok in 2020. The Indian government had called it a necessary step to protect its cyber security and data privacy. Now America has also taken a similar decision following the footsteps of India.
Effect of TikTok ban
- Users: There were millions of TikTok users in America, who will no longer be able to use this platform.
- Content Creators: Content creators who have made their mark on TikTok will now have to move to other platforms.
- Company: This is a big blow for TikTok, because a large part of its income came from the American market.
ByteDance statement
TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has expressed disappointment over this decision. The company says that it has always been committed to protecting the privacy and data of American users. The company has also said that it is considering legal options in this matter.
Keep an eye on TikTok internationally
Apart from America and India, many other countries are also concerned about the security on TikTok. Strict rules regarding this app have also been implemented in countries like European Union and Australia.
