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Amazon has said an e-mail sent out to workers asking them to eliminate the video-sharing app TikTok from any mobile device that can access their business e-mail was sent out in mistake.
An internal memo sent out to personnel earlier on Friday had actually stated workers must delete the app over “security risks”.
The app, owned by a Chinese business, has come under scrutiny because of fears it could share information with China.
TikTok stated it did not comprehend Amazon’s issues.
” This morning’s email to a few of our workers was sent out in mistake. There is no modification to our policies today with regard to TikTok”, a business representative told the BBC.
But earlier on Friday, a memo sent out to staff seen by several news outlets stated that the app should be gotten rid of from mobile phones.
” Due to security danger, the TikTok app is no longer allowed on mobile phones that gain access to Amazon e-mail.
” If you have TikTok on your gadget, you should eliminate it by July 10 to keep mobile access to Amazon e-mail”, it read.
TikTok stated the company had not received any communication from Amazon prior to the email went out.
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