List of Countries Where TikTok is Banned: Montana Latest Addition
The challenges for TikTok continue to mount as Montana becomes the latest addition to the growing list of countries that have banned the Chinese-owned short video app. This move adds to the increasing scrutiny faced by TikTok globally.
TikTok, a social networking sensation, has faced bans or attempts at bans by various governmental organizations and commercial entities. Concerns over security and privacy, especially due to its ownership by the Chinese company ByteDance, have prompted numerous nations, including India and the United States, to take action against the app.
With over 2 billion smartphone downloads worldwide, TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social networks. However, it has been mired in controversies related to privacy policies, content censorship affecting LGBTQ+ users, and other issues.
In this article, we present a comprehensive list of countries where TikTok usage is restricted or banned entirely. This information serves as a reference for individuals who wish to stay informed about the global landscape of TikTok access.
List of Countries that Have Banned TikTok:
- Afghanistan (2022)
- Armenia (2020)
- Azerbaijan (2020)
- Bangladesh (2018)
- India (2020)
- Indonesia (2018)
- Iran (No specific year)
- Jordan (2022)
- Pakistan (2021)
- Taiwan (2022)
- Austria (2023)
- Belgium (2023)
- Denmark (2023)
- Estonia (2023)
- France (2023)
- Ireland (2023)
- Latvia (2023)
- Netherlands (2022)
- Norway (2023)
- United Kingdom (2023)
- Canada (2023)
- United States (2023)
- Australia (2023)
- New Zealand (2023)
As TikTok's presence continues to be shaped by these bans, the global debate around privacy, data ownership, and content censorship in the digital age remains a significant topic of discussion.
Source: jagran josh
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