– On March 24, France announced it is banning TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees’ phones

– These apps were banned due to concern about insufficient data security measures.

– The French government banned these platforms which are widely used by government officials, lawmakers and President Emmanuel Macron.

– The ban will be monitored by France’s cyber security agency.

– The ban will include apps like Twitter, Instagram, Netflix, gaming apps like Candy Crush and dating apps.