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Canada on Monday announced a ban on the use of apps from Tencent and Kaspersky on government mobile devices, citing an "unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security." "The Government of Canada is committed to keeping government information and networks secure," the Canadian government said. "We regularly monitor potential threats and take immediate action to address risks." To that end, Tencent's WeChat and Kaspersky's suite of applications have been removed from government-issued mobile devices effective October 30, 2023. Going forward, users of these devices will be blocked from downloading the apps. Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board, stated in a statement that "we are taking a risk-based approach to cyber security by removing access read more Canada Bans WeCha...

The French government has revealed intentions to prohibit "recreational" apps from being used on official devices, including TikTok, Netflix, Instagram, Candy Crush, and Twitter. The action, which is anticipated to have an impact on some 2.5 million government employees, will be watched over by The National Cybersecurity Agency of France (ANSII). According to Civil Service Minister Stanislas Guerini, "Recreational applications do not give acceptable levels of cybersecurity and data protection to be put on administration's digital tools." "These applications may thus pose a risk to the privacy of these governments' public officials and their data." The minister also made it clear that there can be times when the norm is altered read more France Bans TikTok Other Fun Apps From Gove...

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Canada Bans WeChat and Kaspersky Apps On Government Devices

France Bans TikTok Other Fun Apps From Government Devices