{"id":99072,"date":"2025-01-16T11:28:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=99072"},"modified":"2025-01-16T11:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:28:58","slug":"tiktok-ban-january-19-2025-what-it-means","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/tiktok-ban-january-19-2025-what-it-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Is TikTok Really Getting Banned on January 19? What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TikTok, the app that revolutionized short-form video<\/a> and captivated over 170 million American users, could soon face a significant shake-up. January 19 marks the deadline for a law that could effectively ban the app in the United States if its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, doesn\u2019t find a U.S.-approved buyer. Let\u2019s break down what this means, how it could impact you, and what to expect in the coming days.<\/p>\n

Why Is TikTok Facing a Ban?<\/h3>\n

In April 2024, President Joe Biden signed the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This legislation gives ByteDance nine months to divest TikTok to a U.S.-based owner or face a U.S. ban. Lawmakers who support the bill argue that TikTok\u2019s ownership poses a national security threat, citing concerns over data privacy and potential foreign influence through the platform\u2019s algorithm.<\/p>\n

TikTok has repeatedly denied these allegations. CEO Shou Zi Chew stated, \u201cWe are committed to be very transparent with our users about what we collect.\u201d Despite these assurances, the Supreme Court, hearing arguments on January 10, appeared inclined to uphold the law.<\/p>\n

What Happens If the Ban Goes Into Effect?<\/h3>\n

Contrary to popular belief, a ban doesn\u2019t mean TikTok will vanish overnight. Here\u2019s how it might unfold:<\/p>\n