DOJ says it's no longer illegal to download TikTok on federal devices
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
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The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
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