US Lawmakers Propose and Approve Bans on TikTok for Government Devices

A lawmaker in Maine has proposed a ban on the use of TikTok on state-owned devices, citing concerns over data privacy and security. The proposed legislation would prohibit state employees from downloading or using the popular social media app on government-issued devices. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of TikTok's data collection practices and its ties to the Chinese government.