Legislative TREND. Banning TikTok

Where: New York

The legislation: So8600 (2020 | NY)

What limitations would be placed on TikTok? it could not be placed on any government owned device

Why ban Tiktok?

• data privacy concerns
• accusations it censors content critical of the Chinese government

Have there been other TikTok bans? Yes

• federal agencies including the State Department & Homeland Security
• The U.S. House passed an amendment to ban Tiktok
• A Republican U.S. Senator is also proposing legislation

Times union | Bill would ban TikTok from state-issued devices