South Dakota Governor Noem bans state agencies, employees from using TikTok


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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Gov. Kristi Noem is taking a stand against the popular social media app TikTok. The governor signed an executive order Tuesday that bans the use of the app for state government agencies, employees and contractors on state devices. That means those using state-owned or licensed devices cannot download the TikTok app or visit the website. Noem said the decision is a result of a “growing national security threat.” “South Dakota will have no part in the intelligence-gathering operations of nations who hate us,” said Noem. “The Chinese Communist Party uses information that it gathers on...