One of the most popular social networks in recent years TikTokhas been at a controversial point in many parts of the world for quite some time, especially in the US and the countries of the European Union. Many people think that ByteDance’s application is in collaboration with the Chinese government. Even USA and government agencies in Canada and some institutions in the European Union allow their employees to use TikTok. forbidden. However, recent developments have only the beginning reveals that.

In the US state of Montana, all ByteDance services, including TikTok, are forbidden to everyone. Yes, you heard right, TikTok is completely banned in one state of the US, both for administrators and for common people. In addition, heavy fines will be imposed on those who do not comply with this decision. January 1, 2024 The law, which goes into effect today, will set a precedent for other states and countries.

Those who violate the ban will be fined $10,000 per day.

The law passed in Montana is the kind of headache for people who want to use TikTok despite the ban. Because any person found to be using TikTok despite being banned by law, 10 thousand dollars a day gets a fine. Suppose a Montanamer uses TikTok for 10 days despite the ban, he has to pay a fine 100 thousand dollars (about 2 million TL) will be.

Montana officials are also facing additional bans!

While the TikTok ban in the state affects everyone, there is an additional situation that affects government employees. Russian-based instant messaging application, now headquartered in Dubai Telegrama China-based instant messaging application WeChat and again a China-based shopping platform Temu was also banned from Montana officials. This decision officially entered into force on 1 June 2023.

The decision is not surprising: a former ByteDance employee claimed that the Chinese government has given full control over TikTok data!