Security News > 2022 > December > Taiwan bans state-owned devices from running Chinese platform TikTok

Public sector bans of Chinese platform TikTok on the grounds of national security have arisen in both Taiwan and additional US states following last week's ban in South Dakota.

Last month, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council reportedly said the government has prohibited Chinese-funded corporations from operating online platforms in Taiwan and ByteDance does not operate a branch in Taiwan.

Taiwan's new public sector ban does prohibit TikTok on state-affiliated mobile phones, tablets and PCs. A similar ban on state-affiliated devices was enacted by the US state of South Dakota on November 29.

On Monday, South Carolina governor Henry McMaster moved to do the same in his state.

On Tuesday, the US state of Maryland followed suit via an emergency directive from Governor Larry Hogan.

"We are disappointed that the many state agencies, offices, and universities that have been using TikTok to build communities and connect with constituents will no longer have access to our platform," TikTok reportedly said on Tuesday.

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