October 31, 2023 at 04:36AM
Canada has banned the use of Tencent’s WeChat and Kaspersky’s applications on government mobile devices. The ban is due to privacy and security concerns and aims to keep government information and networks secure. The move follows similar bans of TikTok and Kaspersky by other countries.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes are:
– Canada has announced a ban on the use of apps from Tencent and Kaspersky on government mobile devices due to privacy and security risks.
– The ban includes Tencent’s WeChat and Kaspersky’s suite of applications.
– Users of government-issued mobile devices will no longer be able to download these apps.
– The decision is part of Canada’s commitment to keeping government information and networks secure.
– The ban on TikTok from government devices in February 2023 and the U.S. FCC’s inclusion of Kaspersky on their “Covered List” are referenced as previous actions related to similar concerns about national security.
Please note that this is a summary, and for more detailed information, you may refer to the full meeting notes.