Is a TikTok ban warranted?
Content creator Jensen Savannah produces a client video at El Puro Cuban Restaurant, Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
The debate over TikTok's potential ban in the U.S. is intensifying, fueled by national security concerns. The House of Representatives' recent vote to ban TikTok from U.S. app stores highlights the growing scrutiny of the platform compared to American social media counterparts, particularly regarding data privacy and cybersecurity risks. Discussions are also unfolding around the implications of a ban, including the potential for an American company to acquire TikTok to maintain its operations in the U.S., and the impact on individuals who rely on the platform for their livelihoods.
Maurice Dawson, Assistant Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Director of the Center for Cyber Security and Forensics Education, brings valuable insights to this discussion. With a robust background in cybersecurity, information technology, and critical infrastructure protection, Dawson's expertise is particularly relevant in analyzing the cybersecurity concerns associated with TikTok and the broader implications of digital platform regulation.
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Maurice Dawson
Assistant professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology; Director of the Center for Cyber Security and Forensics Education