What a TikTok Ban in the U.S. Could Mean for You


by Time

Time— No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.

Newsweek—What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for U.S. Users. Fans of video-sharing app TikTok could be left looking for a new platform as Congress voted for a potential ban of the app in the U.S. on Saturday.Lawmakers in both state and federal governments are pushing to get rid of the platform for national security reasons, but what does the ban mean for users?Why Might TikTok Be Banned and When Could It Happen?TikTok is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance that is considered a potential national security risk to the United States.ByteDance has...

Time—Here’s All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform’s Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance. Over 30 countries have imposed restrictions on the social media platform.

Global News—TikTok vows to sue over potential U.S. ban. What’s the legal outlook?. Legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden's official signoff Wednesday.