How TikTok Became a Matter of National Security
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TikTok Under Scrutiny: National Security and Data Privacy
This chapter examines the escalating concerns regarding TikTok and its ties to ByteDance, especially following data privacy breaches involving journalist information. It discusses the Biden administration's actions and proposed legislation aimed at banning the app on government devices due to national security fears, as well as TikTok's responses and ongoing negotiations. The dialogue emphasizes the political ramifications and complexities surrounding data security, First Amendment rights, and U.S.-China relations in the tech landscape.
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