Colleges and Universities , Ban TikTok , on Campuses Across the US.
Colleges and Universities , Ban TikTok , on Campuses Across the US.
Some colleges in the United States are starting to restrict TikTok access on campus following government crackdowns.
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Gizmodo reports that lawmakers have accused the social media platform of reporting user data to China.
In recent weeks, the U.S. government moved to ban the app on state-issued devices, while South Dakota became the first state to pass the ban.
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In recent weeks, the U.S. government moved to ban the app on state-issued devices, while South Dakota became the first state to pass the ban.
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The University of Oklahoma and Auburn University in Alabama banned the app on school computers and on the school's WiFi networks.
The University of Oklahoma and Auburn University in Alabama banned the app on school computers and on the school's WiFi networks.
In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2022-33, effective immediately, no university employee or student shall access the TikTok application or website on University-owned or operated devices, including OU wired and wireless networks, The University of Oklahoma, via Gizmodo.
In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2022-33, effective immediately, no university employee or student shall access the TikTok application or website on University-owned or operated devices, including OU wired and wireless networks, The University of Oklahoma, via Gizmodo.
The University of Oklahoma also announced that all of the school's TikTok accounts would be deleted and, “alternate social media platforms utilized in their place.”.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt said, "the cybersecurity of state government is necessary to continue to serve and protect Oklahoma citizens and we will not participate in helping the Chinese Communist Party gain access to government information.”.
Gizmodo reports that Georgia has also moved to ban TikTok, with 26 public universities and colleges required to ban the app on their campuses.
Gizmodo reports that Georgia has also moved to ban TikTok, with 26 public universities and colleges required to ban the app on their campuses.
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed released a report claiming that China has repeatedly accessed users' data, which led to widespread criticism and security concerns over the app
