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US Commerce Department’s new rule on foreign-based apps

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On Friday, the Department published a rule on the use of foreign-based apps, including TikTok, citing cyber and general national security concerns.

The US Commerce Department published an online-security rule on Friday, aiming to provide a solid legal basis for its future moves against foreign-based apps, such as TikTok, that could threaten the country’s security interests.

The Biden administration likely still needs new legislation to further strengthen its legal position