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The BBC has urged staff to delete TikTok from work devices unless they need it for business reasons amid fears about the social media firm's relationship with the Chinese government.
However, corporation bosses are considering going further and banning the app outright on work smartphones.
Last week TikTok was banned from all Government phones over fears that sensitive data could be accessed by China's government.
The BBC has now issued its own guidance for staff – despite the fact that the broadcaster has targeted TikTok as a key way to reach younger audiences. Staff have been told that usage of TikTok on corporate devices is still allowed for 'editorial and marketing purposes'.
But the guidance states: 'We don't recommend installing TikTok on a BBC corporate device unless there is [a] justified business reason. We will continue to monitor and assess the situation.'
The BBC has urged staff to delete TikTok from work devices unless they need it for business reasons
The BBC has now issued its own guidance for staff – despite the fact that the broadcaster has targeted TikTok as a key way to reach younger audiences
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