Governor Moves to Ban TikTok On State Properties

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Gov. Greg Abbott has announced plans to ban the social media platform TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company and is suspected of sharing data collected from users with the Chinese Communist Party, Abbott's move would prevent all state employees and others from using the platform on state properties.

Abbott wrote on Twitter Monday, "Today, I’m announcing a plan to ban TikTok in Texas.

 

It’s critical that state agencies are protected from the Chinese Communist Party as they work on behalf of Texans. 

Learn more about my plan to keep Texas secure: bit.ly/25ttGa"

The move comes the same week China is accused of releasing a spy balloon over the continental United States.

Abbott Bans TikTok On Gov't -Issued Devices

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Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of the social media platform TikTok on any government-issued devices.

Abbott sent letters to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Texas Speaker Dade Phelan and state agency leaders raising concerns about cybersecurity.

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