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KSL+: What’s behind the bans on TikTok?

KSL+: What’s behind the bans on TikTok?


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SALT LAKE CITY — Tens of millions in the U.S. have the social media app TikTok on their phone. But in recent weeks, Utah has joined a growing list of states banning the software from state-owned devices. This week, we dive into the debate playing out over TikTok — one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. Does it really pose a threat to government data? What about your personal data? Journalists Matt Rascon and Eliza Pace talk to city and state agencies and a law professor about the app.

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