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TikTok files legal challenge of federal government's shutdown order

TikTok has initiated a legal challenge against the Canadian federal government's directive to cease operations on its platform, as reported by the Globe and Mail. This action follows a mandate from the Chief Information Officer of Canada, which requires TikTok to be removed from all government-issued mobile devices by February 28, 2023, due to concerns over data privacy and security. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court of Canada, argues that the government's decision lacks substantial evidence of wrongdoing by TikTok and infringes on the company's rights. This legal move comes amidst growing international scrutiny of TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, with similar bans already in place in the U.S., the European Union, and other countries, highlighting global concerns about data handling and potential ties to the Chinese government.

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