Texas Governor Announces Statewide Plan to Ban the Use of TikTok
Texas Governor Greg Abbot has announced a statewide plan to ban the use of TikTok. A press release regarding the potential statewide model security plan specifically plans to “address vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices.” The press release speaks to the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Information Resource following Governor Abbot’s directives in regard to risks attributed to TikTok and similar platforms. Thus, leading to the announcement of this model plan. Announcing today a statewide plan to ban TikTok. Texans, especially our state agencies and employees, must be protected from having sensitive information shared with the Chinese Communist Party. We cannot ignore this security threat. More: https://t.co/CZJb0NlWCv — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February 6, 2023 Texas Governor Announces Plan to Ban TikTok According to a press release, Texas Governo...