importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-18T15:54:24Z
Federal Employees Regain Access to TikTok on Government-issued Devices
The Department of Justice has lifted the ban on federal employees using TikTok on government-issued devices, citing a ownership transfer agreement that addresses prior security concerns. This reversal follows a 2022 law that initially prohibited the app due to data privacy risks.
The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.
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