Thursday, December 15, 2022

US Senate Passes Bill To Ban TikTok App From Government Devices

 

Boston Globe: Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on US government-issued devices 

WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a bill late Wednesday banning federal employees from using TikTok on government devices, marking the latest attempt by Republicans to clamp down on the popular, Chinese-owned video-sharing app, and suggesting the existence of bipartisan congressional support to regulate it further. 

Senator Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, who introduced the bill, said in a Thursday statement that the ban would prohibit individuals from downloading or using the app on devices issued by the federal government, with an exception for those working in law enforcement or national security.  

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WNU Editor: A few weeks ago I checked out the app. Many hours later was when I realized how addictive the app is. 

US Senate Passes Bill To Ban TikTok App From Government Devices 

Senate passes legislation to ban TikTok from US government devices -- CNN 

Senate votes to ban TikTok on US government-owned devices -- The Guardian/Reuters

Senate passes bill that would ban TikTok on government devices -- FOX News  

TikTok ban: US lawmakers pass bill to partially ban app in the US -- The Independent  

Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on government devices -- Axios