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Canada Orders TikTok Liquidation
Canada orders liquidation of TikTok's Canadian branch citing national security risks, while TikTok plans to contest the decision.
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François-Philippe Champagne
- What is TikTok's response to Canada's decision?
- TikTok plans to challenge the Canadian government's decision in court, arguing that closing its offices and eliminating jobs is not in anyone's best interest. The company denies accusations of espionage and data misuse.
- What are the US government's concerns regarding TikTok?
- The US government also has concerns about TikTok, believing it may allow the Chinese government to spy on and manipulate American citizens. Congress voted to force the sale of TikTok to avoid a ban in the US.
- What prompted the Canadian government's action against TikTok?
- The Canadian government's decision followed an audit launched in September 2023 and advice from national security and intelligence agencies. The ban on government employees using TikTok was implemented earlier in 2023 due to privacy and security concerns.
- Why did Canada order the liquidation of TikTok's Canadian branch?
- Canada ordered the liquidation of TikTok's Canadian branch due to national security risks. This action will involve the closure of TikTok's offices in Toronto and Vancouver, but will not ban the app's use in the country.
- What is the impact of Canada's decision on Canadian users of TikTok?
- While Canada's move targets national security risks associated with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, users still retain access to the app. The government cautions users about the potential misuse of personal information by foreign actors.