TikTok sued by US state of Indiana over alleged Chinese access to user data

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TikTok sued by US state of Indiana over alleged Chinese access to user data
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TikTok has repeatedly found itself in the crosshairs of US politicians since former president Donald Trump tried to enforce an outright ban on downloads of the app.

TikTok is being sued by the US state of Indiana, alleging deception of its users about China's access to their data.

Texas governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state agencies to ban TikTok on government-issued devices, claiming the Chinese government posed a"serious threat" through the app.

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