Source: CNN
Summary
The US Department of Justice has announced that federal employees are now allowed to download TikTok on their government-issued devices. This decision comes after a review of the app’s security and data collection practices. According to the DoJ, TikTok has implemented additional security measures to address concerns. The move is seen as a significant reversal of the app’s previous ban on government devices.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
TikTok gets a government seal of approval, because what could possibly go wrong? The Department of Justice says federal employees can now download the app on their work devices, because security concerns are so last season. TikTok’s “additional security measures” are sure to put everyone’s minds at ease. The DoJ’s review process was likely exhaustive, and by “exhaustive,” we mean it took a few minutes to rubber-stamp the decision. Because who needs actual security when you have “measures”?
Author: Evan Null
Security Concerns? What Security Concerns?
The Department of Justice’s decision to allow TikTok on government devices raises eyebrows, considering the app’s history of security concerns. What changed? Did TikTok suddenly become more secure, or did the DoJ just get tired of saying no?
A Familiar Script
This is not the first time a popular app has been given the green light by the government, despite security concerns. Remember when the NSA said it was okay to use WhatsApp? Yeah, that worked out great.
Security Measures: The Magic Solution
TikTok’s “additional security measures” are likely just a PR move to appease the DoJ. Who needs actual security when you can just add some buzzwords to your press release?
The Review Process: A Thrilling Page-Turner
We can only imagine the exhaustive review process the DoJ went through to come to this decision. We’re sure it was a real nail-biter, full of twists and turns. Or maybe they just skimmed the Wikipedia page on “TikTok” and called it a day.
