TikTok banned on government devices

The state of Louisiana has banned the use of TikTok on state-owned devices and networks after Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a law restricting the China-based social media app and other related apps. House Bill 361, sponsored by Rep. Daryl Deshotel, R-Marksville, bans the use of the popular app on all state-owned equipment. Edwards signed the bill into law on June 13. The ban is a result of recent concerns about cybersecurity in government agencies following a string of cyberattacks in Louisiana. In June, the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles experienced a massive data breach. Deshotel said he believes the ban is another "level of protection" for the state.