The UK government is considering banning TikTok on official devices following concerns over data privacy and security.
The app, which is owned by Chinese-based company ByteDance, has already been banned from official devices in the US and EU, and is facing increasing scrutiny globally.
The UK's security minister, Tom Tugendhat, has asked cyber-security experts to review the app, while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hinted that a ban was possible on government devices.
TikTok has responded by saying that such moves are based on "misplaced fears" and would be disappointed if it were banned.
Several news sources report that TikTok is under review by the UK government over concerns about data privacy and security.
The social media app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, already faces bans in the US, EU, and India.
Home Office Minister Tom Tugendhat has asked government cyber-security experts to review the app and consider a potential ban.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hinted that a ban is a possibility on government devices, but will wait for the review from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) before making a decision.
TikTok has maintained that it operates the same way as any other social media company and has dismissed concerns as "misplaced fears".
The app has seen a surge in popularity this year, but is increasingly under scrutiny from global governments over data privacy and security risks.