TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Floridians on their public school or university’s internet network may no longer be able to access TikTok if a bill supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis passes in the Legislature.
On Wednesday, DeSantis announced a proposal to block state and local government devices from being able to access the popular social media platform, citing concerns about potential influence or interference from entities tied to the Chinese government. His announcement came as part of a broader news conference where the governor introduced the idea of a “digital bill of rights” to ensure consumer privacy.
DeSantis said the provision would not just affect TikTok, but other social media platforms linked to “countries of concern.”
