The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has lifted the ban on the social media platform TikTok for government devices as of August 11, 2026. This decision, announced in a memo signed by OMB Secretary Russell Vought, follows a memo from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel indicating that government employees can legally download the app.
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OMB lifts TikTok ban on government devices
The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its ban on TikTok for government devices, effective August 11, 2026. This decision was influenced by a memo from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel regarding the legality of downloading the app for government use.
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