On the day he was inaugurated, President Trump signed several Executive Orders. One of these orders puts a temporary hold on enforcing the TikTok ban for a duration of 75 days.
New Legislation to Protect Data
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act was passed with bipartisan support in Congress. Its purpose is to safeguard the personal information of U.S. citizens from being collected by ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, and potentially misused by the Chinese government, which could pose a threat to American security.
Instructions for Law Enforcement
During this 75-day period, the US Attorney General has been directed not to enforce the Act. The Department of Justice is barred from taking any measures against entities for not complying with the Act. This includes actions related to distributing or maintaining foreign adversary-controlled applications as defined by the law.
No Penalties for Violators
Entities that violate the Act during this time frame are also shielded from penalties. Following this guidance, even after the specified period ends, the Department of Justice will refrain from enforcing the Act or imposing penalties on any entity for actions taken during the designated period or before the signing of this order, particularly from January 19, 2025, until the order was signed.
As for what President Trump might do beyond the 75 days to protect TikTok, it remains uncertain since any changes to federal laws typically require congressional action. Meanwhile, access to the TikTok app and its services might still be restricted or inconsistent due to compliance with the law by various companies, like the Google Play store.
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