Where: New York
The legislation: So8600 (2020 | NY)
What limitations would be placed on TikTok? it could not be placed on any government owned device
Why ban Tiktok?
- data privacy concerns
- accusations it censors content critical of the Chinese government
Have there been other TikTok bans? Yes
- federal agencies including the State Department & Homeland Security
- The U.S. House passed an amendment to ban Tiktok
- A Republican U.S. Senator is also proposing legislation
Times union | Bill would ban TikTok from state-issued devices