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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.

The White House at night showing WeChat and TikTok ban

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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.

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TikTok Bans Extend to Australia, App No Longer Welcome on “Five Eyes” Government Devices

April 7, 2023

The Australia TikTok ban follows the same concerns that have prompted actions by its allies; fears that sensitive personal or classified information will find its way from government devices to ByteDance servers in China.

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White House Gives Its Support to Bipartisan Proposal That Would Clear a Path for a TikTok Ban

March 14, 2023

TikTok is no longer welcome on the devices of federal agencies, along with many state governments. But some in Congress are calling for an even broader TikTok ban, to the point of removing it from the country entirely.

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.

Finger uninstalling TikTok app on mobile showing TikTok ban and mobile security

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Will TikTok Bans Go Viral in the Workplace?

May 22, 2023

While many CISOs are considering a TikTok ban on corporate devices, implementation can be challenging for any organization especially to those with a BYOD policy. Unified endpoint management (UEM) can play a crucial role in meeting this challenge.

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TikTok Ban Requires Removal of the App From Government Devices by End of March

March 7, 2023

The White House has ordered federal agencies to remove TikTok from government devices within 30 days. The TikTok ban includes any app made by parent company Bytedance, and extends to government contractors to be implemented over a longer period of time.

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.

Girl holding smartphone with TikTok showing transparency center to stop government bans

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TikTok Opens Transparency Center in Bid to Head off Government Bans

February 8, 2023

Government bans have been discussed under both the Trump and Biden administrations in the US. The transparency center is part of TikTok’s bid to reassure regulators.

TikTok app on phone screen showing Montana's TikTok ban

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Where Does Montana’s TikTok Ban Stand?

July 31, 2023

In all likelihood, Montana’s TikTok ban won’t stand up through the courts, which will lead to an even more confounding situation regarding TikTok’s very existence within the country.

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

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

TikTok Bans Extend to Australia, App No Longer Welcome on “Five Eyes” Government Devices

White House Gives Its Support to Bipartisan Proposal That Would Clear a Path for a TikTok Ban

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

Will TikTok Bans Go Viral in the Workplace?

TikTok Ban Requires Removal of the App From Government Devices by End of March

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

TikTok Opens Transparency Center in Bid to Head off Government Bans

Where Does Montana’s TikTok Ban Stand?

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