TikTok CEO says government devices ‘should have no social media apps’

TikTok CEO told Congressman John Joyce, from Pennsylvania, that no government devices should have TikTok or any other social media app. Shou Chew said: “I think the government devices should have no social media apps to be honest, not just targeted at us.” The UK Parliament banned the Chinese-owned social media app from its network following a review by the National Cyber Security Centre last week, 16 March. The European Parliament, European Commission and the EU Council have also imposed bans on TikTok on staff devices. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB