TikTok Ban

TikTok Ban Passes Senate, Could Result in Removal From Government Devices

December 21, 2022

Legislation that would institute a TikTok ban on government devices has cleared the first major hurdle in Congress, passing the Senate with unanimous consent. The "No TikTok on Government Devices Act" was authored by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) but had strong bipartisan support.

Phone with TikTok screen in the hands of a girl showing TikTok ban due to national security

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South Dakota Enacts TikTok Ban for Government Employees Over National Security Concerns

December 7, 2022

The South Dakota TikTok ban applies to the devices of government agencies, employees and contractors, put forward in the interest of protecting state and national security.

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Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? New Report From University of Toronto Says No

March 29, 2021

The Trump administration had proposed banning TikTok as a national security threat. Cybersecurity researchers from the University of Toronto have come to a different conclusion, though with caveats.

China flag on the circuit board showing TikTok ban is just one concern with Chinese IoT

Cyber Security Insights

Life After TikTok: Why Chinese IoT Is the Next Tech Battleground

October 5, 2020

The surveillance concerns surrounding TikTok are legitimate, yet they are no more legitimate than the spyware potential of countless Chinese IoT devices.

The White House at night showing WeChat and TikTok ban

Data Privacy News

Breaking Down Trump’s WeChat and TikTok Ban: What to Expect

August 17, 2020

The Trump administration set the internet ablaze when it issued an executive order that sets a firm date for a TikTok ban. That Tencent-owned WeChat would also be included was something of a surprise.

TikTok app icon on iPhone show potential TikTok ban on government devices

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Government TikTok Ban Gains Steam as US Senate Votes to Forbid It on Government Devices

August 6, 2020

In line with the Trump administration's recent overtures toward a nationwide TikTok ban, the new bill if passed would ban TikTok on all devices throughout the US government.

TikTok Ban

TikTok Ban Passes Senate, Could Result in Removal From Government Devices

South Dakota Enacts TikTok Ban for Government Employees Over National Security Concerns

Is TikTok Really a National Security Threat? New Report From University of Toronto Says No

Life After TikTok: Why Chinese IoT Is the Next Tech Battleground

Breaking Down Trump’s WeChat and TikTok Ban: What to Expect

Government TikTok Ban Gains Steam as US Senate Votes to Forbid It on Government Devices

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