HB 17 - Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications - Ohio Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits Tiktok, Wechat, and other china-sourced applications from being used on state devices.

Highlights:

  • Defines “Covered Application” and “State Agency” (Sec. 1). 

  • Requires state agencies immediately to remove any covered application from all equipment they own or lease (Sec. 1). 

  • Prohibits covered applications on the following equipment owned or leased by a state agency (Sec. 1). 

  • Prohibits the downloading, installation, or usage of a covered application on state internet services or by contractors of state services (Sec. 1). 

  • Exempts certain law enforcement and information technology security purposes from this act (Sec. 1).

Title: Prohibits State Officials from Using TikTok, WeChat or Other China-Sourced Applications

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