Government workers in the state of Arizona will no longer be allowed to use TikTok on any device that accesses official networks or services, such as email.
TUCSON, Ariz. — A sweeping executive order by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Wednesday bans the use of the popular social media app TikTok on any device used for official state work.
"This is a necessary step to ensure the protection of state data and reflects our commitment to keeping Arizonans safe," Hobbs said."My office is working closely with state entities to ensure this transition happens smoothly." The order further references similar steps taken by the U.S. federal government, as well as other states and organizations.Arizona State University announced Monday it would be enacting a similar ban. University of Arizona officials told KGUN 9 the school"is already in full compliance with the Biden Administration's guidance and is working to block TikTok from university-owned personal computing devices.
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