TikTok’s parent company Bytedance is keen to put a full stop on its relationship with the U.S.
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2025 9:36 am
The expectation had been that TikTok ecuador b2b leads would be pulled from app stores on that day, meaning no more downloads, while TikTok would stop supporting American users in the app. That would mean that the app would still work on your phone, as it can’t be removed from individual devices, but over time, it would eventually become disconnected, and unusable for Americans.
, as a result of the controversial bill, which is likely to see it lock out U.S. users as soon as the bill is enacted.
As per Reuters:
“Under TikTok’s plan, people attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban. The company also plans to give users an option to download all their data so that they can take a record of their personal information.”
So you will be able to access your info after the fact, but the app looks set to be shut off, effective immediately, once the deadline hits.
There is still a chance that TikTok could be saved, with the Supreme Court still yet to rule on its appeal against the bill on Constitutional grounds. A decision on that front is expected any time now, yet even if the court doesn’t rule in its favor, TikTok could still be given a lifeline via government intervention, or through negotiation of a takeover deal that appeases U.S. officials.
, as a result of the controversial bill, which is likely to see it lock out U.S. users as soon as the bill is enacted.
As per Reuters:
“Under TikTok’s plan, people attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban. The company also plans to give users an option to download all their data so that they can take a record of their personal information.”
So you will be able to access your info after the fact, but the app looks set to be shut off, effective immediately, once the deadline hits.
There is still a chance that TikTok could be saved, with the Supreme Court still yet to rule on its appeal against the bill on Constitutional grounds. A decision on that front is expected any time now, yet even if the court doesn’t rule in its favor, TikTok could still be given a lifeline via government intervention, or through negotiation of a takeover deal that appeases U.S. officials.