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  T he UK government has joined other countries, including the US and Canada, in banning the popular social media app  TikTok  from all government-issued devices. The move comes after concerns were raised about the app’s security and privacy, particularly regarding its data-sharing practices with the Chinese government. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, confirmed the decision following a security review of the app by Cabinet Office Ministers. “The security of sensitive government information must come first, so today, we are banning this app on government devices. The use of other data-extracting apps will be kept under review,” Dowden said in a statement. Upon installation, TikTok requires users to grant permission to access data stored on the device, including contacts, user content, and geolocation coordinates. The UK government has expressed concerns about how this data may be used and collected by the company. Dowden clarified that the ban does not...