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Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again

The Department of Justice has reversed its previous stance, allowing federal employees to install TikTok on government-issued mobile devices. This decision marks a significant shift in the ongoing regulatory landscape regarding social media apps on federal hardware.

Background

TikTok has faced varying levels of restriction on federal devices due to national security concerns and executive orders over recent years. This reversal suggests a reassessment of those risks or a change in administrative policy.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Jul 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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