TikTok Ban Sparks EU and US Action
European Parliament, Commission, and Council Ban TikTok
On March 1, 2023, three top EU bodies—the European Parliament, European Commission, and EU Council—implemented a ban on TikTok on staff devices, citing cybersecurity concerns.
Montana and Alabama Join TikTok Ban Trend
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill into law on March 22, 2024, banning TikTok on official phones, with the ban set to take effect in January 2024. Alabama has also recently enacted a similar ban.
Germany Considers TikTok Ban
Following the US vote, German lawmakers are considering the possibility of banning TikTok. The country has approximately 19 million TikTok users, raising concerns about potential data security risks.
TikTok's Perception in the US
In the US, TikTok has increasingly faced scrutiny due to concerns about its ties to China. Critics view the app as a potential tool for the Chinese government to collect sensitive user data.
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