Jason Heale, Communications Manager at independent think-thank Maxim Institute in Auckland New Zealand
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Maxim Short Cuts | TikTok

By Jason Heale March 31, 2023

TikTok has been banned in several countries over privacy and national security concerns. Foreign interference through the app is a genuine concern as we head into an election year. Aotearoa New Zealand must invest in local tech and educate the public on digital platform risks. In this week’s column, Communications Coordinator Sisilia Teu talks about how banning TikTok on government devices could set a precedence for businesses and citizens. Let’s protect our digital future.

Join us as we highlight some of the more thought-provoking aspects of our column, talk about the critical issues, and listen to the column read by the author.

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Jason Heale, Communications Manager at independent think-thank Maxim Institute in Auckland New Zealand
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Jason Heale

Jason has over two decades of experience in the community and not-for-profit sector. In 2021, he joined Maxim Institute with the goal of expanding our outreach and connecting our message with a wider audience.

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