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There is quite a bit of talk and chatter going around these days regarding TikTok. It still remains one of the top social media platforms, of course. Many people enjoy using TikTok to build their brands, promote their businesses, and otherwise connect with people.

However, concerns about TikTok and its levels of security have come up. Some government agencies warn that ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has a disturbing level of access to users' information.

Such claims have been raised due to the content of TikTok's terms and service agreements. In this content, users agree to let TikTok see their keystrokes and other sensitive data upon signing up for an account on the platform.

Here in the United States, various governments and companies have moved to ban their staffers from using TikTok. Now, the list of organizations and other bodies prohibiting the use of TikTok is only getting longer.

New action from BBC

America, Canada, and the United Kingdom have each determined that TikTok may not be used on government phones.

Now, BBC, a broadcasting company based in the United Kingdom, is taking similar action. Per the BBC, employees should get rid of TikTok on their phones. That is unless the app is there for business purposes that are "justified."

In a statement, a company spokesperson revealed that BBC is very serious about safeguarding its data, persons, and systems, hence the latest action against TikTok. Moreover, the BBC confirmed it will keep monitoring activity on TikTok and additional platforms from third parties.

The beginning of the end for TikTok?

If various governments and large businesses around the globe keep taking action against TikTok, the company's future may greatly diminish.

Just earlier this month, the Biden administration called for parent company ByteDance to either get rid of its TikTok stakes or face a nationwide ban in America. All things considered, myriad governments and organizations are not willing to take the risk of being compromised by TikTok --- nor should they.

The latest scrutiny against the social media platform will also undoubtedly make some individuals reconsider their use of TikTok and the app's presence on their devices.