Le projet de loi interdisant TikTok dans le Montana est adopté lors d’un vote clé.

Montana House Passes Bill to Ban TikTok

The Montana House has passed a bill that would effectively ban TikTok in the state. Senate Bill 419 cleared its second reading with bipartisan support and objection, and now moves to a final vote in the House. If it passes, it will then head to the desk of Governor Greg Gianforte. The legislation goes further than the federal government and state agencies in Montana, which have already banned TikTok on government devices, and extends to personal devices, stating that “TikTok may not operate within the territorial jurisdiction of Montana.” The bill also prevents the mobile app from being downloaded in the state.

Supporters of the ban argue that it is necessary due to TikTok being owned by a Chinese company and collecting a large amount of data on users. The bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Shelley Vance, R-Belgrade, said that there is significant concern that data is being used against American interests and companies. TikTok has denied the claim, and some Montana businesses have said that banning the app would take away a key platform for advertising.

If the bill becomes law, the Montana Department of Justice would fine app stores or TikTok $10,000 for each discrete violation and $10,000 for each day that a violation continues. However, the bill only impacts the distribution of the app and does not have any penalties for TikTok users.

Concerns Over Data Collection and Chinese Ownership

The ban on TikTok in Montana is part of a wider concern over data collection and Chinese ownership of tech companies. The US government has previously attempted to ban TikTok, citing national security concerns, but the ban was blocked by a federal judge. However, the Biden administration has put the previous administration’s efforts on hold while it reviews the situation.

The concern over Chinese ownership of tech companies is not limited to TikTok. The US government has also targeted other Chinese-owned companies, such as Huawei and ZTE, due to concerns over national security and data privacy. The ban on TikTok in Montana is just one example of how these concerns are playing out at the state level.

As the debate over TikTok and Chinese ownership continues, it remains to be seen whether other states will follow Montana’s lead and ban the app.

Conclusion

The Montana House has passed a bill that would effectively ban TikTok in the state, citing concerns over data collection and Chinese ownership. If the bill becomes law, the Montana Department of Justice would fine app stores or TikTok $10,000 for each discrete violation and $10,000 for each day that a violation continues. However, the bill only impacts the distribution of the app and does not have any penalties for TikTok users.

The ban on TikTok in Montana is part of a wider concern over data collection and Chinese ownership of tech companies. The US government has previously attempted to ban TikTok, citing national security concerns, but the ban was blocked by a federal judge. As the debate over TikTok and Chinese ownership continues, it remains to be seen whether other states will follow Montana’s lead and ban the app.

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