Montana becomes first U.S. state to ban TikTok
The Hindu
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation to ban TikTok from operating in the state.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed legislation to ban the Chinese-owned short video app TikTok from operating in the state, making it the first U.S. state to ban the popular short video app.
The legislation prohibits mobile application stores from offering TikTok within the state.
Gianforte said the bill will further "our shared priority to protect Montanans from Chinese Communist Party surveillance."
TikTok, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, said in a statement the bill "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana by unlawfully banning TikTok," adding that they "will defend the rights of our users inside and outside of Montana."
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The company previously denied that it has ever shared data with the Chinese government and has said the company would not do so if asked.
Montana, which has a population of just over 1 million people, said TikTok could face fines if they violate the ban. It takes effect January 1, 2024.
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