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. .
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. .
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. .
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
