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U.S. Supreme Court greenlights law that may ban TikTok

by LAWIN.news January 17, 2025
written by LAWIN.news January 17, 2025
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The U.S. Supreme Court has endorsed a legislative measure that could potentially lead to a ban on the popular social media app TikTok.

The law, which passed federal scrutiny following the court’s decision, aims to restrict the use of TikTok in the United States due to concerns over user data privacy and national security, particularly due to the app’s ownership by the Chinese company ByteDance.

This decision comes amid increasing scrutiny by the U.S. government over foreign technology applications, especially those linked to adversarial nations.

Legislators have voiced concerns that TikTok’s ability to collect extensive data on American users could pose a security risk, particularly if that data were to be accessed by the Chinese government.

Critics argue that such access could lead to espionage or influence over American public opinion, stoking fears over the safety of personal data and the integrity of U.S. information systems.

The newly passed law gives the U.S. government the authority to block technology products and services from countries deemed adversaries, particularly if they are seen as a threat to national security.

With millions of American users, TikTok has become a focal point in this debate due to its connections to ByteDance, a Chinese company.

The law reflects growing bipartisan support for measures aimed at countering what some lawmakers view as security threats posed by Chinese technology firms.

There has been increasing concern over the lack of stringent regulations on foreign digital products operating within the U.S., particularly those with links to foreign governments.

However, the law’s implementation is not immediate and involves legal and diplomatic challenges. For the government to implement a ban, it would need to present evidence of the specific national security threat posed by TikTok, which could lead to pushback from the company and its large user base in the U.S.

In response to the ruling, TikTok expressed disappointment, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding user data and complying with U.S. regulations.

The company also pointed out that American user data is stored on servers outside of China, under strict security protocols.

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