DOJ Says It's No Longer Illegal to Download TikTok on Federal Devices The Justice Department's decision to no longer consider downloading TikTok on federal devices as illegal has sparked mixed reactions.
Fans of the app are relieved, while those who have warned about its potential national security risks are frustrated. At the heart of the matter is TikTok's ownership structure.
The company's parent, ByteDance, still maintains a minority stake in the U. S. based operations, which has long been a concern for lawmakers and national security experts.