At least 27 public universities have restricted access to TikTok on school computers, mobile phones and Wi-Fi.
the use of TikTok by state agencies, employees and contractors using state-issued devices on Nov. 29.The South Dakota Board of Regents, which governs six universities including Black Hills State University, University of South Dakota, Northern State University, Dakota State University, South Dakota State University and South Dakota Mines, told employees they could not use, download or access TikTok on university devices. TikTok is also not prohibited as a tool for university marketing.
In a Dec. 22 email statement to NBC News, a spokesperson for the South Dakota Board of Regents said,"The prohibition does not impact students and student organizations on campus."Gov. Greg Abbott on Dec. 7 banned state employees from downloading or accessing TikTok on government-issued devices, with exceptions for law enforcement agencies.
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