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I feel like this is a general problem with banning a specific app. Shouldn't we work out what it is about that app that we don't like and then ban that thing so we don't need to constantly update rules as new apps come out? I haven't thought super deeply about it though so I'm sure I'm missing some nuance.
That's fair, I think any app that wants excessive information from the phone should be suspect but many apps also need benign information to operate.
If it was me I'd say only a few white listed apps should be allowed on government networks and devices.
If you want to make tiktoks or play flappy bird get a private device and keep it off the work wifi.