Tick Tock is in the crosshairs of authorities in the
United States.
A new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China
based parent by Dance Divest.
That would be the biggest blow yet to the popular
video sharing.
Apertures faced various restrictions around the world,
but concerns over the app are not limited to the
West.
Tiktok is already banned in more than a few countries
due to worries that the app poses privacy and cyber
security concerns.
It is also restricted from government issued devices and a
number of others over fears that sensitive information could be
exposed when the app is downloaded.
TikTok has either faced a ban or specific restrictions in
India,
United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand,
France and many other countries.
The European Union has also recently raised concerns of the
apps compliance with digital regulations,
but TikTok has long maintained that it does not share
data with the Chinese government.
And the CEO has taken a defined stance,
vowing to fight back. The clash over TikTok optimizes the
broader tech conflict between the United States and China.
Legal experts suggest that the new legislation strengthens the Biden
administrations legal footing.
However, concerns regarding potential violations of free speech rights persist.
The American Civil Liberties Union has warned against the ban,
and TikTok users are expected to legally resist the move.
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