Australia Debates the Ban on TikTok Amid National Security Concerns =============== #c5989563 ver:0.5 Australia is debating whether to ban TikTok over national security concerns, joining other countries in scrutinizing the popular social media platform. Tech companies like Facebook and Meta are also facing international censure. Regulators are increasing enforcement and imposing fines on Big Tech, leading to potential changes in online content and business models. Meanwhile, Nippon Steel is struggling with declining profits and market challenges, highlighting the broader struggles faced by traditional industries. Apple's regulations against device fingerprinting are being disregarded by major app providers. China is tightening its internet firewall and enforcing surveillance measures, raising ethical concerns. Google prevented millions of policy-violating apps from being published on Google Play. Apple's plans to introduce an ad-blocking tool in Safari browser have raised concerns among British newspaper groups. Apple's App Store has prevented billions in potentially fraudulent transactions. China's regulators have asked Tencent to lower WeChat's mobile payment market share. Abortion rights groups accuse tech platforms of censoring abortion-related content. A systematic approach is needed in addressing these challenges. #TikTok #BigTech #DataPrivacy #NationalSecurity #Regulation #China #Surveillance #AppStore #AbortionRights #Australia... #newstr #Tiktok #SocialMedia #DataEconomy #NationalSecurity #Australia https://here.news/story/c5989563?ver=0.5