TikTok is now banned from Georgia government devices, cybersecurity experts debate why

Cybersecurity experts weigh in as Georgia joins nearly a dozen other states that have now banned TikTok from state-owned devices.

This comes as some lawmakers continue to push to ban the site entirely in the United States

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Experts tell Channel 2 that there are risks and potential threats associated with every social media platform, but TikTok is the only one located and operated in China.

This means the company is subject to Chinese law, which gives the government access to private and sensitive information.

“China has ordered no tech company to cooperate with law enforcement,” Cyrus Walker said. “This makes it more difficult for law enforcement agencies to track down cybercriminals in China.”

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When it comes to social media, many people are willing to take the risk and trust the company behind the terms and conditions.

When it comes to TikTok, however, experts say trust is questionable.

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