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December 8, 2022

Anna Murray 

On December 7, US Texas governor forbade the use of TikTok, a video-focused social media that is influenced by China and Russia and by state agencies, joining South Dakota, South Carolina, and Maryland of the US. in taking similar actions out of concern for security.

On December 7, Indiana filed two complaints against TikTok alleging that it misled users about China's access to their personal data and subjected young people to coarse content. 

In the meantime, TikTok claimed that false information is fueling these worries, leading to state bans. On December 6, TikTok expressed regret that numerous governmental offices, universities and state agencies would no longer be able to use their platform in order to foster communities and communicate with citizens.

Additionally, TikTok is facing legal issues in other countries. The social media corporation could be fined $29 million in the UK for failing to safeguard children's privacy when they use the platform.