TikTok users have been keeping an eye on Congress this week following comments from members of Congress.
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a bill to halt distribution of the app in the United States.words
“Ban” gets thrown around a lot, but a better explanation is that Apple and Google will be banned.
I was forced to remove the app from the app store.
National security concerns about user data being shared with China factor into bill deliberations
Framed.Chinese company ByteDance will be forced to sell TikTok to a US-based company
Please remove the company or make sure the popular apps are removed.
The bill has been submitted to the Senate, and President Biden has said that if it passes, he will sign it into law.
I sit at his desk.
Most TikTok users know the how and why, but questions still remain.
Not answered.
I spent time with TikTok users to find out the questions they needed to answer.
Can the government really ban TikTok?
This is new for the US.A complete ban is not guaranteed, but President Biden and
Congress could force Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores if possible
It proves to be a security risk. This includes WeChat, CapCut,
tem and aliexpress.
What will happen to my TikTok app?
Don't panic and break your phone just yet.Even if the ban passes, the app will magically stop working
It disappears from your phone. The bigger problem is that future updates from Apple and Google will stop it from working and eventually make it unusable.
Why now? What happened last time?
Remember the whole TikTok drama during the Trump administration? They tried to ban it by presidential order, but
The court blocked it due to free speech concerns.This time Congress is involved and the law is
It is more difficult to overturn than an executive order.However, the judge may cancel it if the judge deems it to be as follows:
Unconstitutional.
Is there a workaround?
Tech-savvy users may want to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to access TikTok
Through websites like TikTok.com. This hides your location and makes it appear as if you are.
In countries where TikTok is allowed. However, keep in mind that VPNs can be tricky and have unique features.
security risk.
Conclusion:
The future of TikTok in the US is uncertain, and if signed into law, legal restrictions are likely.
A challenge that could go all the way to the Supreme Court. stay tuned.
