Ontario is now considering banning TikTok from work phones after the federal government did the same earlier this week.
Prime Minister Trudeau said its a matter of safety.
Trudeau is hoping people will make the right decision for themselves when it comes to their personal devices.
A review by the chief information officer of Canada determined that TikTok, owned by a company with ties to the Chinese government, presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.
Ontario Treasury Board spokesman Ian Allan says banning TikTok is something the province is looking into.
A review by the chief information officer of Canada determined that TikTok, owned by a company with ties to the Chinese government, presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.
If the province did ban the app, it would likely affect many local workers, like in school boards, MPP offices, and other provincially run organizations.
Story by Bob Perreault
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