A federal appeals court has upheld a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. within months unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its stake, marking a major setback for the app in its fight with the federal government.
Data Privacy Issues: TikTok collects vast amounts of user data, including location, browsing history, and device information, raising fears about potential misuse or unauthorized access.
Impact on Content Creators: Many creators rely on TikTok as a platform for income and exposure. A ban could disrupt livelihoods and force users to shift to other platforms.
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– Citing Existing Laws: The proposed bans have been linked to laws such as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which allows the president to address threats from foreign entities. –
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ByteDance's Proposed Solutions: TikTok has proposed measures like "Project Texas," which involves storing U.S. data on domestic servers managed by Oracle, but critics argue this may not fully address security risks.
Alternatives to a Full Ban: Instead of banning TikTok entirely, some policymakers suggest stricter regulations, enhanced oversight, or forcing ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations to an American company.