House approves ban of TikTok on government devices

The United States House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon approved a measure banning TikTok from government devices, citing concerns about the security of user data.

"House staffers are now barred from downloading TikTok onto House devices and must remove the app from any mobile devices onto which it is currently downloaded, according to a memo from House Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor," CBS News explained.

A similar measure was passed by the Senate earlier this month as other federal agencies began implementing their own restrictions against the wildly popular app, which is owned by China-based ByteDance.

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Today's action by Congress is likely to have major impacts on younger Americans who have become dependent upon social media to launch careers, establish personal brands, and entertain themselves.

"Many recruiters noticed a steady migration away from traditional employment sites like LinkedIn, according to whatstrending.com," Little Rock, Arkansas outlet ABC7 noted in a report on Tuesday. "In comparison, What's Trending said although TikTok is a new way to apply for jobs, there are certain drawbacks to consider if you want to create a video resume’ as part of your professional portfolio."

What's Trending pointed out on December 19th that TikTok's reach also benefits prospective employers, because “videos can incorporate bias into the recruiting process in ways standard resumes don’t. On your job-hunting TikTok account, you need to have a professional profile photo and video to demonstrate to hiring managers you’re serious about the employment opportunities that you have.”

TikTok, the website added, is "Gen Z's LinkedIn."

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