Government Bans TikTok and Social Media Apps in Multiple Countries.

France has banned the use of "recreational" apps, including TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, on government employees' phones due to concerns about insufficient data security measures. The ban will be monitored by France's cybersecurity agency and exceptions will be allowed for professional purposes. Other countries, including the US, UK, and EU, have also banned TikTok on government phones due to fears about Chinese connections and data security.