Abbott said the app 'that employs Chinese Communist Party Members' poses a significant security threat to Texans. GregAbbott Texas TikTok TexasRepublicans China
Public universities across Texas began banning students from using TikTok on campus WiFi networks citing security concerns about the Chinese social media app.
Abbott's move comes amid growing concerns from U.S. officials, including FBI Director Chris Wray, that the app operated by Chinese-based software company Byte Dance could be used to steal users data. “The security risks associated with the use of TikTok on devices used to conduct the important business of our state must not be underestimated or ignored,” Abbott said in a statement. “Owned by a Chinese company that employs Chinese Communist Party members, TikTok harvests significant amounts of data from a user’s device, including details about a user’s internet activity. Other prohibited technologies listed in the statewide model plan also produce a similar threat to the security of Texans.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas ice storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for impacted countiesGov. Abbott's disaster declaration includes Denton, Hays, Henderson, Milam, Smith, Travis, and Williamson counties, and more may be added as damage assessments are completed.
Read more »
Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for Texas counties impacted by ice stormIn a statement released Saturday afternoon, the governor said he will continue to ensure communities will have the resources and support they need to recover.
Read more »
Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for Texas ice stormAbbott declared disaster in seven Texas counties hard hit by this week’s winter storm. Austin has been the epicenter of a power crisis as tens of thousands wait for electricity to be restored.
Read more »
Gov. Greg Abbott declares disaster declaration for seven counties after winter stormAfter a winter storm swept parts of Texas for four days and left hundreds of thousands without power, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for seven...
Read more »
Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration After Winter StormGov. Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for seven counties, including Denton County, after this week’s winter storm that caused property damage, travel disruptions and power outages.
Read more »