UW System spokesman: TikTok app will be restricted on System-owned devices

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Nearly half of the states nationwide have blocked the popular social media app. Gov. Tony Evers banned the use of TikTok on Wisconsin state phones and other devices. U.S. armed forces also have prohibited the app on military devices. TikTok is consumed by two-thirds of American teens.

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UW System bans TikTok use on system devices

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System officials said Tuesday that they will ban the use of TikTok on system devices. System spokesman Mark Pitsch told The Associated Press about the move in email statements.

5 months ago·United States

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Star Tribune

UW System bans TikTok use on system devices

University of Wisconsin System officials said Tuesday that they will ban the use of TikTok on system devices.

5 months ago·Minneapolis, United States

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WISN

UW System spokesman: TikTok app will be restricted on System-owned devices

The move follows Gov. Tony Evers banning the app on state devices.

5 months ago·Milwaukee, United States

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Journal Sentinel

UW System restricts use of TikTok on UW-owned devices

A growing number of states and universities have restricted the video-sharing platform over cybersecurity concerns.

5 months ago·Milwaukee, United States

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Fox 6 now

UW System restricting TikTok use on system devices

UW System officials said Tuesday that they will restrict the use of TikTok on system devices. Gov. Evers recently banned the app on state devices.

5 months ago·Milwaukee, United States

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Wisconsin Public Radio

UW System restricting social media app TikTok on system devices

The University of Wisconsin System will restrict the use of the social media app TikTok on system owned electronic devices. The announcement comes after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced the app would be banned on all government computers and devices.

5 months ago·Madison, United States

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