NSW government considers banning TikTok on all public sector devices

Exclusive: State government does not have an overarching policy on the app's use, but it is understood that is now being reviewed

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The New South Wales government is considering banning public sector employees from using TikTok on work devices, engaging federal cybersecurity agencies for advice amid concerns over the social video app's links to China.

As the federal government considers the security of the app, the NSW electoral commission has confirmed software - including TikTok - is not permitted to be downloaded on to work mobile phones without prior approval.

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