Orange County leaders are banning China-based social media app TikTok from county-issued devices and equipment following recommended federal guidelines.
County supervisors unanimously approved the ban March 14 to ensure the security of county data from potential hacking by the communist regime of China, according to a county statement.
Vice Chairman Andrew Do, who proposed the ban along with Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, said in a March 14 statement the county is taking “proactive steps” to ensure the county is protected.
Barnes echoed Do’s concern in the same statement, saying that the action is necessary to combat the national security threat posed by TikTok….