South Dakota bans use of TikTok on government devices
Republican Governor Kristi Noem stated that her state "will have no part in the intelligence gathering operations of nations who hate us."
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order Tuesday banning the Chinese social media app TikTok on state government devices. The Republican governor noted that this order is in response to the growing national security threat posed by TikTok due to its data collection operations on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
In a statement, Kristi Noem explained that "South Dakota will have no part in the intelligence gathering operations of nations who hate us." The Republican governor called on Congress to follow her state's example:
The order will go into effect immediately and prohibits downloading or using TikTok or visiting the website on state-owned or state-leased electronic devices with internet connectivity.
TitTok in the spotlight
A few days ago, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced his intention to open an investigation against TikTok. Wilson pointed out the danger posed by certain apps and the lack of public awareness in these cases.
The FBI warned that the Chinese regime could possibly gain computer control through the TikTok app. Federal Bureau Director Christopher Wray noted that the Beijing regime could control the recommendation algorithm to influence citizens.