(Reuters) -TikTok plans to close off its app for U.S. customers on Sunday, when a federal ban on the social media app might come into impact, The Data reported on Tuesday, until the Supreme Court docket strikes to dam it.
If TikTok shuts off for all U.S. customers, the end result could be totally different from that mandated by the legislation. The legislation would mandate a ban solely on new TikTok downloads on Apple (NASDAQ:) or Google (NASDAQ:) app shops whereas current customers might nonetheless proceed utilizing the app for a while.
Below TikTok’s plan, individuals making an attempt to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a web site with details about the ban, the report mentioned, citing individuals acquainted with the matter.
TikTok additionally plans to present customers the choice to obtain all their knowledge in order that they will take a file of their private data with them, the report mentioned.
TikTok and its Chinese language mum or dad ByteDance did not instantly reply to Reuters’ request for feedback.
President Joe Biden had in April final yr signed a legislation requiring Bytedance to promote its U.S. belongings by Jan. 19, 2025 or face a nationwide ban.
The businesses have sought, on the very least, a delay in implementation of the legislation, which they are saying violates the U.S. Structure’s First Modification safety in opposition to authorities abridgment of free speech.
TikTok mentioned in a court docket submitting final month that it estimates one-third of the 170 million Individuals utilizing its app would cease accessing the platform if the ban lasts a month.
