TikTok is wildly popular across the world and has been one of the top downloaded apps on both iOS and Android devices. In the US, TikTok has been extremely popular with millions of users. However, a US state has issued an order that bans employees from using the app on their official devices.
Why has the app been banned?
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order which bans the Chinese social media platform TikTok for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices. As per multiple reports, the order has been issued because TikTok is considered “national security threat…due to its data gathering operations on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
“South Dakota will have no part in the intelligence gathering operations of nations who hate us,” said governor Kristi Noem in a statement. “The Chinese Communist Party uses information that it gathers on TikTok to manipulate the American people, and they gather data off the devices that access the platform.”
The order takes effect immediately and would apply to employees and agencies of the State of South Dakota, including persons and entities who contract with the state, commissions, and authorities or agents thereof. The order prohibits downloading or using the TikTok application or visiting the website on state-owned or state-leased electronic devices capable of internet connectivity.
“Because of our serious duty to protect the private data of South Dakota citizens, we must take this action immediately. I hope other states will follow South Dakota’s lead, and Congress should take broader action, as well,” added governor Noem.
The threat of TikTok being banned has always loomed large. For instance, India banned TikTok almost two years ago. Even in the US, TikTok has had to make quite a few changes in its privacy policy.
Why has the app been banned?
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order which bans the Chinese social media platform TikTok for state government agencies, employees, and contractors using state devices. As per multiple reports, the order has been issued because TikTok is considered “national security threat…due to its data gathering operations on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
“South Dakota will have no part in the intelligence gathering operations of nations who hate us,” said governor Kristi Noem in a statement. “The Chinese Communist Party uses information that it gathers on TikTok to manipulate the American people, and they gather data off the devices that access the platform.”
The order takes effect immediately and would apply to employees and agencies of the State of South Dakota, including persons and entities who contract with the state, commissions, and authorities or agents thereof. The order prohibits downloading or using the TikTok application or visiting the website on state-owned or state-leased electronic devices capable of internet connectivity.
“Because of our serious duty to protect the private data of South Dakota citizens, we must take this action immediately. I hope other states will follow South Dakota’s lead, and Congress should take broader action, as well,” added governor Noem.
The threat of TikTok being banned has always loomed large. For instance, India banned TikTok almost two years ago. Even in the US, TikTok has had to make quite a few changes in its privacy policy.
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