TikTok faces restrictions in the United States

TikTok, the famous social media app known for its short-form video content, is facing rising state and federal bans and restrictions in the United States.

The attempt to ban TikTok comes amid rising concerns about the app’s data collecting tactics and its potential ties to the Chinese government. TikTok, the social video app known for its short-form content, continues to gain traction in the United States.

Several states have already prohibited government personnel from using TikTok, and the federal government is considering similar prohibitions. In August 2020, the Trump administration issued an executive order barring transactions with TikTok’s parent corporation, claiming national security concerns.