Federal Workers Reinstated on TikTok: DOJ Lifts 2022 Ban After Ownership Shift
The DOJ has lifted the 2022 TikTok ban on federal government devices following an ownership transfer to a U.S.-backed joint venture. President Trump approved the change, giving agencies discretion. This reversal eases prior national security restrictions while raising fresh questions about data safe
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The DOJ has lifted the 2022 TikTok ban on federal government devices following an ownership transfer to a U.S.-backed joint venture. President Trump approved the change, giving agencies discretion. This reversal eases prior national security restrictions while raising fresh questions about data safe
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