TikTok will be banned on all government devices in Australia amid fears the app could be used for foreign interference

Australia is moving in-line with many other Western nations – banning TikTok on all government devices.

It comes amid fears the app’s security is compromised, and the platform could be used for foreign interference by China.

Australia is the last nation in the “five eyes” intelligence alliance to block the social app.

Similar decisions have been made by governments in the U.S., Canada, the UK and New Zealand.

TikTok continues to deny the app poses a national security risk.

In a statement, Australia’s Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the ban follows warnings from intelligence and security agencies.

Exemptions will only be granted on a case-by-case basis.

The Victorian and ACT governments have confirmed they expected the ban.

“We’ve always said we’ll follow the Commonwealth’s guidance when it comes to cybersecurity – and we’ll now work on implementing these changes across the public service as soon as possible,” a spokesperson for Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said. #trending #featured