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Chinese-born social media site TikTok is facing restrictions in more than 20 countries over security and privacy concerns.
TikTok, the Chinese social network that has won over millions of users around the world , faces an increasingly complicated situation.
More than 20 countries have adopted full or partial restrictions starting January 19, citing concerns over data security and user privacy.
Among the most critical markets are the United States, India and several European nations, which have taken drastic measures against the application.
TikTok restrictions in more than 20 countries
The debate over TikTok revolves around data collection and management. According to The New York Times, governments in countries such as France and Canada have banned the use of TikTok on official devices , citing data security risks.
Meanwhile, India led the trend by imposing a complete lockdown , a decision that affected millions of users in that country.
Other countries such as Australia, Iran, and several in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have imposed partial restrictions or are considering stricter regulations. These moves create a domino effect that could spread to other markets.
