{"id":1969484,"date":"2023-07-11T10:58:02","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clemson-university-bans-tiktok-on-school-networks\/"},"modified":"2023-07-11T10:59:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T14:59:13","slug":"clemson-university-bans-tiktok-on-school-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clemson-university-bans-tiktok-on-school-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"Clemson University prohibits TikTok usage on campus networks."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fclemson-university-bans-tiktok-on-school-networks%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1969484&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Clemson University Bans TikTok on School Network<\/h2>\n<p>Clemson University has recently taken a bold step by banning the use of TikTok on any device connected to the school&#8217;s network. This decision aims to protect the university&#8217;s resources and information while ensuring the privacy of various devices.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok, is now inaccessible on Clemson&#8217;s eduroam and wired Wi-Fi network. However, students and staff can still access the platform through their personal data plans.<\/p>\n<p>This policy change was communicated to students via email on July 7, following Governor Henry McMaster&#8217;s ban on TikTok for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/clemson-university-bans-tiktok-on-school-networks\/\" title=\"Clemson University prohibits TikTok usage on campus networks.\">government-managed devices due<\/a> to security concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Governor McMaster emphasized the warnings from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/d-c-mayor-congress-must-open-a-probe-into-security-failures-at-u-s-capitol\/\" title=\"D.C. Mayor: Congress must open a probe into security failures at U.S. Capitol\">federal law enforcement<\/a> and national security officials about the potential dangers posed by TikTok. In response, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-gov-greg-abbott-bans-state-employees-from-using-tiktok-amid-chinese-espionage-threats\/\" title=\"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Bans State Employees From Using TikTok Amid Chinese Espionage Threats\">growing bipartisan coalition<\/a> in Congress is advocating for a nationwide ban on TikTok access in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that at least 34 states, including South Carolina, have implemented similar bans on TikTok.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Institutional Resources and Privacy<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This step allows the University to protect institutional resources and information while safeguarding the privacy of a wide variety of devices connected to the Clemson network,&#8221; the South Carolina school said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>By prohibiting TikTok on their network, Clemson University is taking proactive measures to ensure the security and privacy of their students and staff.<\/p>\n<h3>Implications for Students and Staff<\/h3>\n<p>As a result of this ban, students and staff can no longer access TikTok through Clemson&#8217;s network. However, they can still enjoy the app by using their personal data plans.<\/p>\n<p>This decision reflects the growing concerns surrounding TikTok&#8217;s potential risks and the need to prioritize the safety of the Clemson community.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this topic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to read the full article from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clemson University has prohibited the use of TikTok on their network to safeguard resources, information, and device privacy. 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