Judge Robert Pitman upheld a ban on TikTok for Texas employees at public universities and on state networks.
This decision follows a lawsuit filed by Columbia University, which argued that the ban hindered staff research work on the platform.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit, recognizing that the TikTok ban is based on legitimate data protection concerns, and described the restriction as “reasonable.” He also clarified that public university staff can continue to use TikTok on their personal devices, as long as they do not have access to government networks.
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This decision contrasts with a recent case in Montana, where a judge rejected the state's attempt to ban the universal use of TikTok starting January 1. The judge ruled that the ban violated the Constitution and exceeded the state's authority.
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The issue of TikTok bans extends beyond Texas and Montana, with more than 30 states and federal agencies in the United States, including the White House, Department of Defense, Department of Interior, and Department of State, banning the use of TikTok on government devices.
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TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, has faced criticism worldwide over concerns about its relationship with the Chinese government and its handling of user data worldwide. TikTok . denies any improper use of its American users' data. The ongoing legal battles highlight the complex challenges facing the popular social media platform in the country
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