user data, according to a letter written by CEO Shou Zi Chew. TikTok has publicly acknowledged that its Chinese-based employees could access U.S. Such user data, which is often collected regardless of whether the user saves or uploads any content, can be used by the Chinese Communist government to identify, arrest, and persecute political opponents, religious groups, ethnic minorities, and social activists. Under the guise of national security, the Communist government of China can force businesses operating within the country, including TikTok, to hand over private user data to government authorities without a warrant. TikTok Vulnerable to Chinese Communist Government Hacking “I also encourage the public, particularly parents, to consider the potential for compromised data and negative influence on users and take action to secure your personal devices.” “Today’s action is necessary to protect our county IT devices from the threat to national security that TikTok poses,” said Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes. On Tuesday, March 14, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the ban on TikTok, which prohibits downloading, viewing, or using TikTok on any County device or equipment, except as necessary for law enforcement purposes. “We are taking proactive steps to ensure the County of Orange is following best security practices to protect our County and the residents we serve,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do. Vice Chairman Andrew Do and Sheriff Don Barnes proposed the ban to ensure the safety and security of County data, information, and technology from potential hacking by the communist government of China. (March 14, 2023) - Orange County is following the federal government’s guidance to ban TikTok from government devices and equipment. Español | Tiếng Việt Orange County Bans TikTok from County Devices
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