TikTokis striking back against Montana’s recently passed ban on the popular video app.
On Monday, TikTok filed to legally challenge the ban in US district court.
“We believe our legal challenge will prevail based on an exceedingly strong set of precedents and facts.”
On May 17, Montana Gov.
TikTok reportsthat it has more than 150 million monthly active users in the US.
What does TikTok say in its legal complaint?
A representative for the Montana governor didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit.
Is banning TikTok really going to protect data privacy?
TheElectronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit digital rights group, called the ban “unconstitutional” in aTwitter thread.
“Rather, we must enact comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation.
But he doesn’t think that’s the point.
“It’s not a law that is intended to be implemented,” he said.
“It will waste a lot of taxpayer money and be litigated in court.”
Why is Montana banning TikTok?
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is headquartered in Beijing.
FCC Commissioner Brian Carr last yearcalled the appa “sophisticated surveillance tool.”
What does TikTok have to say about the China charges?
TikTok has denied that it feeds information to the Chinese government.
“The Chinese Communist Party has neither direct nor indirect control of ByteDance or TikTok.
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chewtestified before Congressback in March.
What does the Montana TikTok ban involve?
However, the bill also includes even stricter rules for state employees using government devices.
How will Montana enforce the TikTok ban?
Violations can be reported by anyone, and the state then sends a cease-and-desist letter to the company.
