State governments are imposing new restrictions on TikTok while the Biden administration deliberates about whether a federal crackdown on the China-linked tech platform is needed.
Maryland prohibited the use of TikTok by state officials this week following a similar move in South Dakota as GOP governors with potential 2024 presidential campaign aspirations take aim at the popular video-based app.
Fears that Americans’ data on TikTok is in jeopardy of falling prey to the Chinese government contributed to the Trump administration’s review of the platform and desire to restrict its operation in the U.S. The Biden administration maintained the review while replacing an executive order seeking to restrict transactions with TikTok’s China-founded parent company.