"The Chinese Communist Party using TikTok to spy on Americans,
violate their privacy, and collect their personal, private, and
sensitive information is well-documented," Gov. Gianforte said.
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According to the measure in Montana, platforms that offer the app on
their marketplaces, such as the Google Play Store and the Apple App
Store, will be subjected to fines up to $10,000 a day for violations.
This sounds like an easy way for a state to raise money even if there
are restrictions like it was purchased by buyer while in state of
Montana. How are App Stores going to prevent people from taking devices
INTO Montana.
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President Biden signed legislation banning the app from government
devices last December, and has been considering an all-out ban if
TikTok's parent company ByteDance, cannot find an American buyer. The
U.S. and its "Five Eyes" security partners — Australia, Canada, New
Zealand and the United Kingdom — ban TikTok from federal government
devices, citing national security concerns.
I wonder if they will ban other Chinese apps? I have one on my phone I
occasionally use to get communications from family in Hong Kong.
