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EPISODE · Feb 29, 2024 · 16 MIN

European Parliament's presence on banned TikTok raises security concerns

from Today in the EU · host Euractiv

The European Parliament wants to use TikTok to engage voters ahead of the EU elections in June. However, some are calling the move contradictory - as in March 2023, both the European Commission and Parliament banned TikTok from official devices. Despite their positions having since ameliorated, cybersecurity concerns persist.We spoke with Julia Tar, Euractiv’s Technology reporter to find out about the transparency regarding its use and how can TikTok be safely used during the electoral campaigns.

The European Parliament wants to use TikTok to engage voters ahead of the EU elections in June. However, some are calling the move contradictory - as in March 2023, both the European Commission and Parliament banned TikTok from official devices. Despite their positions having since ameliorated, cybersecurity concerns persist.We spoke with Julia Tar, Euractiv’s Technology reporter to find out about the transparency regarding its use and how can TikTok be safely used during the electoral campaigns.

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