DOJ Lifts TikTok Ban on Federal Devices
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DOJ Lifts TikTok Ban on Federal Devices

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The Justice Department has determined that a federal law banning TikTok from government devices is no longer applicable to the social video app. The decision, made this week, allows federal employees to download and use TikTok on government-issued devices.

The 2022 law had prohibited federal employees from using TikTok on government equipment, citing national security concerns. Newsmax reported Friday that the Justice Department’s reversal permits downloads of the short video app. CBS News and Engadget confirmed the change in policy. No reasoning behind the decision was provided in the reports.

While the ban has been lifted, no details were given regarding any ongoing monitoring or security measures related to TikTok use on federal devices. The shift comes after a period of heightened scrutiny over data privacy and national security risks associated with foreign-owned apps like TikTok.

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