TikTok fights law that could ban app in U.S. in crucial hearing
NBCSep 05, 2024
Following a national security review of TikTok's parent firm ByteDance Ltd.'s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc., Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne ordered the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian operations on Wednesday.Champagne emphasized that the goal is not to restrict Canadians' access to TikTok or their ability to create content. The industry minister stated that using social media platforms is ultimately a personal choice and stressed the importance of protecting personal information.
Champagne emphasized that the goal is not to restrict Canadians' access to TikTok or their ability to create content. The industry minister stated that using social media platforms is ultimately a personal choice and stressed the importance of protecting personal information.The Investment Canada Act, which allows the investigation of foreign investments that might endanger Canada's national security, prompted the issuance of the dissolution order against the Chinese company.
The Investment Canada Act, which allows the investigation of foreign investments that might endanger Canada's national security, prompted the issuance of the dissolution order against the Chinese company.In February 2023, Canada banned the use of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices amid ongoing privacy investigations. In April, US Pres. Joe Biden signed a law that mandates that ByteDance sell its stake in TikTok within one year or be banned nationally.
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