Congress, the White House itself and more than half of U.S. states had already banned TikTok for government employees.
after taking office but ordered an in-depth study of the issue. A planned sale of TikTok’s U.S. assets was shelved.“No TikTok on Government Devices Act”
in December as part of a sweeping government funding package. The legislation does allow for TikTok use in certain cases, including for national security, law enforcement and research purposes. House Republicans are expected to move forward Tuesday with a bill that would give Biden the power to ban TikTok nationwide. The legislation, proposed by Rep. Mike McCaul, looks to circumvent the challenges the administration would face in court if it moved forward with sanctions against the social media company.TikTok has questioned the bans, saying it has not been given an opportunity to answer questions and governments were cutting themselves off from a platform beloved by millions.
Responding to the U.S. announcement, TikTok spokesperson Brooke Oberwetter said Monday: “The ban of TikTok on federal devices passed in December without any deliberation, and unfortunately that approach has served as a blueprint for other world governments. These bans are little more than political theater.”
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.
TIKTOK SAVINGS: TikTok star shows how she saved $800 on her monthly grocery billA Tiktok star explains how she shaved her $1,200 monthly grocery bill to $400.
Read more »
Why Old Nollywood Humor Is Always a Hit on TikTok“Nigerians are highly expressive as a people. Because of our peculiar socio-political experience, we can make light of any situation, no matter how serious.”
Read more »
Why TikTok is being banned for some government employeesThe White House is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days to delete popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices amid growing concerns about security. Canada announced a similar ban.
Read more »
Why TikTok is being banned for some government employeesThe White House is giving U.S. federal agencies 30 days to delete popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices amid growing concerns about security. Canada announced a similar ban.
Read more »
Ayala: Civil rights institute plans to grow nationally, beginning from the West SideAyala: Mexican American Civil Rights Institute getting ‘starter home’ on city’s West Side
Read more »