Omnibus Bill Bans TikTok on All Federal Government Devices
Isn't it amazing how many times Trump has been proven right and his detractors proven wrong over the past few years?
BY D. BURROUGHS
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The passage of the government's $1.7 trillion spending bill includes a ban on TikTok on federal government devices.
The new legislation is set to be signed into law, addressing the national security concerns of the China-based company.
"The move is the latest U.S. effort to crack down on the popular social media platform, which has been the subject of a slew of recent state bans and a long-running U.S. national security probe over fears the app could be used by the Chinese government to censor content or spy on Americans," Reuters reported.
"While the new federal ban is not expected to put a significant dent in TikTok's estimated 130 million U.S. users, experts consulted by Reuters said the measure could damage the company's reputation, which could in turn scare away valuable advertisers," it added.
The change is one that has been in the making for some time, as both national security leaders and state governments have called for more action on the issue.
"Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, as well as FBI Director Christopher Wray, have voiced fear that TikTok's ownership structure could make U.S. user data vulnerable, since companies based in China may be required by law to hand over user information," CNBC reported.
"TikTok has repeatedly said its U.S. user data is not based in China, though those assurances have done little to alleviate concern," it continued.
"The company has been working toward a deal with the administration to assuage national security fears through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S." CNBC added.
In addition to the ban, at least 14 states have added bans of TikTok on state devices.
The move builds on an executive order former President Donald Trump signed in 2020 that was never put into effect due to legal challenges and was later ended by President Joe Biden.
Source: Reuters
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